Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) (Fleetwood Homes [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2013
Fleetwood Homes [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net income threshold to be considered redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 10.0

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Net Income Threshold, Criteria

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