Document and Entity Information Common Stock Conversion Ratio Numerator Ratio for converting shares of Class B common stock into shares of Class A common stock, numerator (in Class A shares) The numerator in the ratio for converting Class B common stock shares into Class A common stock shares (the number of Class A common stock shares into which one Class B common stock share may be converted). Common Stock Conversion Ratio Denominator Ratio for converting shares of Class B common stock into shares of Class A common stock, denominator (in Class B shares) The denominator in the ratio for converting Class B common stock shares into Class A common stock shares (the number of Class B common stock shares that may be converted into Class A common stock shares). Oregon operations Represents Oregon operations of reporting entity. Oregon Operations [Member] Motorhome operations Represents silver crown luxury motorhome operations of reporting entity. Motorhome Operations [Member] Oregon Manufacturing Facility [Member] Oregon manufacturing facility Represents information pertaining to Oregon manufacturing facility, a discontinued operation of the entity. Award Type [Axis] Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Treasury Stock Issued Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital resulting from the issuance of treasury stock during the reporting period. Issuance of 350,000 shares of treasury stock Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Treasury Stock Shares Issued Issuance of treasury stock, shares Number of treasury stock shares issued during the period . Asset Impairment Charges, including Discontinued Operations The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value including discontinued operations. Impairment charge Cash Paid [Abstract] This item represent Cash paid during the year for: Cash paid (received) during the year for: Amendment Description Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year Minimum Minimum number of weeks in a fiscal year Represents the minimum number of weeks in a fiscal year. Amendment Flag Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year Maximum Maximum number of weeks in a fiscal year Represents the maximum number of weeks in a fiscal year. Number of Weeks in Reporting Period Number of weeks in reporting period Represents the number of weeks in the reporting period. Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] Restricted stock units and restricted stock Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Paul Gendrolis and Katherine Gendrolis Against Saxon Fleet Sales Kolstad Company and Supreme Industries Inc [Member] Paul Gendrolis and Katherine Gendrolis v. Saxon Fleet Sales, Kolstad Company, and Supreme Industries, Inc. Represents information pertaining to the litigation case of Paul Gendrolis and Katherine Gendrolis v. Saxon Fleet Sales, Kolstad Company, and Supreme Industries, Inc., where the entity is named a defendant in a personal injury suit. King County Against Supreme Corporation [Member] King County v. Supreme Corporation Represents information pertaining to the litigation case of King County v. Supreme Corporation where the entity is named a defendant in a claim. Loss Contingency Insurance Coverage Personal Injury Claim Deductible Insurance deductible under personal injury claims Represents the amount of risk retained by the entity before the insurance arrangement begins to provide coverage under personal injury claims. Kim Korth [Member] Kim Korth Represents Kim Korth, former director and the president and chief executive officer of the entity. Represents the period over which the entity is required to pay the related party's salary under the terms of the separation agreement. Period over which salary is payable Related Party Separation Agreement Period Over which Salary is Payable Represents the amount of salary payable to the related party under the terms of the separation agreement. Salary payable Related Party Separation Agreement Salary Amount Payable Related Party Separation Agreement Legal Expense Reimbursement Maximum Represents the maximum amount of legal expenses incurred by the related party which are reimbursable by the reporting entity under the terms of the separation agreement. Maximum reimbursement of legal expenses Related Party Separation Agreement Bonus Amount Payable Represents the amount of bonus payable to the related party under the terms of the separation agreement. Annual bonus for 2011 MANAGEMENT CHANGES MANAGEMENT CHANGES Management Changes Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for changes in management board during the reporting period. This may include details for managerial remuneration, separation agreement and change in control. Implementation of Perpetual Inventory System [Member] Implementation of a perpetual inventory system Represents implementation of a perpetual inventory system. Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements Number of Locations Errors Discovered Represents the number of the entity's locations where financial statement errors were discovered. 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Preferred Stock, $1 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, issued shares Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from revolving line of credit and other long-term debt Proceeds from Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Proceeds from capital lease transaction Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Proceeds from sale of investments Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock Issuance of treasury stock Product Warranty Accrual, Current Accrued warranty PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT. 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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY. Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Treasury stock, Class A Common Stock, at cost, 2,243,446 shares in 2011 and 2,608,830 in 2010 Treasury Stock, Value Issuance of treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Issuance of 15,384, 22,220 and 10,000 shares of treasury stock for the year ended 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Reversal of valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Shares used in the computation of income (loss) per share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Loss from sale of discontinued operations included in other income Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax State State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Income Tax Valuation Allowance Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Valuation Allowance [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain]