Cavco Industries (CVCO) 10-Q 5 Nov 14 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Nov. 03, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CAVCO INDUSTRIES INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000278166	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	27-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-28	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	8,857,449

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$80,830	$72,949
Restricted cash, current	9,335	7,213
Accounts receivable, net	21,546	20,766
Short-term investments	9,367	8,289
Current portion of consumer loans receivable, net	23,369	19,893
Current portion of inventory finance notes receivable, net	2,901	2,941
Inventories	73,575	69,729
Assets held for sale	4,008	1,130
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	15,335	12,623
Deferred income taxes, current	9,205	12,313
Total current assets	249,471	227,846
Restricted cash	1,283	1,188
Investments	17,338	17,165
Consumer loans receivable, net	77,266	78,391
Inventory finance notes receivable, net	19,947	18,367
Property, plant and equipment, net	44,591	48,227
Goodwill and other intangibles, net	77,366	78,055
Total assets	487,262	469,239
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	17,130	15,287
Accrued liabilities	75,844	73,519
Current portion of securitized financings and other	8,050	10,187
Total current liabilities	101,024	98,993
Securitized financings and other	60,064	59,865
Deferred income taxes	19,978	19,948
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; Outstanding 8,857,449 and 8,844,824 shares, respectively	89	88
Additional paid-in capital	236,551	232,081
Retained earnings	69,054	57,828
Accumulated other comprehensive income	502	436
Total stockholders' equity	306,196	290,433
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$487,262	$469,239

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,857,449	8,844,824

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	$139,315	$129,826	$278,479	$263,813
Cost of sales	107,718	99,942	215,164	204,531
Gross profit	31,597	29,884	63,315	59,282
Selling, general and administrative expenses	22,270	22,082	44,478	44,562
Income from operations	9,327	7,802	18,837	14,720
Interest expense	-1,161	-1,198	-2,337	-2,452
Other income, net	534	125	1,142	500
Income before income taxes	8,700	6,729	17,642	12,768
Income tax expense	-3,233	-1,986	-6,416	-4,164
Net income	5,467	4,743	11,226	8,604
Less: net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	433	0	2,468
Net income attributable to Cavco common stockholders	5,467	4,310	11,226	6,136
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'
Net income	5,467	4,743	11,226	8,604
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	-102	-44	66	-186
Comprehensive income	5,365	4,699	11,292	8,418
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	428	0	2,392
Comprehensive income attributable to Cavco common stockholders	$5,365	$4,271	$11,292	$6,026
Net income per share attributable to Cavco common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
Basic (usd per share)	$0.62	$0.51	$1.27	$0.80
Diluted (usd per share)	$0.61	$0.50	$1.25	$0.79
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	8,852,860	8,422,353	8,850,509	7,689,538
Diluted (in shares)	9,014,523	8,547,026	9,013,426	7,787,866

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net income	$11,226	$8,604
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,921	1,978
Provision for credit losses	-44	41
Deferred income taxes	3,098	-798
Stock-based compensation expense	1,114	1,937
Non-cash interest income, net	421	373
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	-2,916	0
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of	0	291
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment including assets held for sale	-269	-27
Gain (loss) on sales of loans and investments	2,753	3,259
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Restricted cash	-2,359	-1,318
Accounts receivable	-781	-3,029
Consumer loans receivable originated	-53,942	-56,027
Principal payments on consumer loans receivable	7,028	8,035
Proceeds from sales of consumer loans	47,881	57,751
Inventories	-3,846	-473
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-1,936	1,415
Inventory finance notes receivable	-1,535	-1,065
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7,283	8,787
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,749	22,470
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-937	-832
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment including assets held for sale	732	42
Purchases of investments	-6,124	-7,421
Proceeds from sale of investments	4,962	6,333
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,367	-1,878
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	441	50
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Secured Debt	2,055	0
Payments on securitized financings	-4,913	-6,794
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities	2,916	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	499	-6,744
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	7,881	13,848
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	72,949	47,823
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	80,830	61,671
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	4,620	4,038
Cash paid during the year for interest	2,106	2,445
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Given	$0	$94,386

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Cavco Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company" or "Cavco"), have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
	In the opinion of management, these statements include all of the normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period classification. The Company has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the date of the filing of this report with the SEC. Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Company sold an inactive manufacturing facility located in Woodland, California for $4.7 million, which was recorded in assets held for sale as of September 27, 2014. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2014, filed with the SEC on June 11, 2014 ("Form 10-K").
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results or cash flows for the full year. The Company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to March 31 of each year. Each fiscal quarter consists of 13 weeks, with an occasional fourth quarter extending to 14 weeks, if necessary, for the fiscal year to end on the Saturday nearest to March 31. The Company's current fiscal year will end on March 28, 2015.
	The Company operates principally in two segments: (1) factory-built housing, which includes wholesale and retail systems-built housing operations, and (2) financial services, which includes manufactured housing consumer finance and insurance. The Company builds a wide variety of affordable modular homes, manufactured homes and park model seasonal homes in 15 factories located throughout the United States, primarily distributed through a network of independent and Company-owned retailers. The Company operates 46 Company-owned retail stores in the United States. The Company's mortgage subsidiary ("CountryPlace") is an approved Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae seller/servicer and offers conforming mortgages to purchasers of factory-built and site-built homes. The Company's insurance subsidiary ("Standard Casualty") provides property and casualty insurance to owners of manufactured homes.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest. Historically, the Company's subsidiary, Fleetwood Homes, Inc. ("Fleetwood"), was jointly owned by the Company and its investment partners, Third Avenue Value Fund and an affiliate (collectively, "Third Avenue"). Third Avenue's financial interest in Fleetwood was reported as a "redeemable noncontrolling interest" in the Consolidated Financial Statements. During the quarter ended September 28, 2013, Cavco purchased from Third Avenue all noncontrolling interests in Fleetwood, which owns Fleetwood Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, CountryPlace and Standard Casualty (the "Fleetwood Businesses"). The Company satisfied the purchase price with 1,867,370 shares of Company common stock issued to Third Avenue. The acquisition closed on July 22, 2013, resulting in Cavco owning 100 percent of the Fleetwood Businesses and entitling Cavco to all of the associated earnings from that date forward.
	As of September 27, 2014, based on the latest regulatory filing available, Third Avenue and its related funds owned approximately 19.5% of our outstanding common shares. Third Avenue and Third Avenue Management LLC are either directly or indirectly under common control. Third Avenue is considered a principal owner, and therefore a related party, under ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures ("ASC 850").
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also includes a cohesive set of disclosure requirements intended to provide users of financial statements with comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company's contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 will be effective beginning the first quarter of the Company's fiscal year 2018 and early application is not permitted. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the effect ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.
	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB and other regulatory bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective dates. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
	For a description of other significant accounting policies used by the Company in the preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 10-K.

Restricted_Cash

Restricted Cash	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash consists of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Cash related to CountryPlace customer payments to be remitted to third parties	$	7,637	$	5,371
	Cash related to CountryPlace customer payments on securitized loans to be remitted to bondholders	1,698		1,840
	Cash related to workers' compensation insurance held in trust	726		726
	Other restricted cash	557		464
		$	10,618	$	8,401

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	Investments
	Investments consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Available-for-sale investment securities	$	20,318	$	19,802
	Non-marketable equity investments	6,387		5,652
		$	26,705	$	25,454
	The following tables summarize the Company's available-for-sale investment securities, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Amortized		Gross			Gross			Fair
		Cost		Unrealized			Unrealized			Value
				Gains			Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	1,977	$	—		$	(27	)	$	1,950
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,361		14			(69		)	3,306
	State and political subdivision debt securities	6,131		234			(12		)	6,353
	Corporate debt securities	2,845		11			(2		)	2,854
	Marketable equity securities	4,178		754			(127		)	4,805
	Certificates of deposit	1,050		—			—			1,050
		$	19,542	$	1,013		$	(237	)	$	20,318
		29-Mar-14
		Amortized		Gross			Gross			Fair
		Cost		Unrealized			Unrealized			Value
				Gains			Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	2,318	$	1		$	(46	)	$	2,273
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,754		13			(149		)	3,618
	State and political subdivision debt securities	5,923		155			(13		)	6,065
	Corporate debt securities	1,550		24			—			1,574
	Marketable equity securities	4,537		758			(73		)	5,222
	Certificates of deposit	1,050		—			—			1,050
		$	19,132	$	951		$	(281	)	$	19,802
	The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	942	$	(6	)	$	682		$	(21	)	$	1,624	$	(27	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	1,477		(40		)	856			(29		)	2,333		(69		)
	State and political subdivision debt securities	253		(1		)	508			(11		)	761		(12		)
	Corporate debt securities	1,525		(2		)	—			—			1,525		(2		)
	Marketable equity securities	1,051		(127		)	—			—			1,051		(127		)
		$	5,248	$	(176	)	$	2,046		$	(61	)	$	7,294	$	(237	)
		29-Mar-14
		Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	1,562	$	(40	)	$	344		$	(6	)	$	1,906	$	(46	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	2,553		(149		)	—			—			2,553		(149		)
	State and political subdivision debt securities	507		(13		)	—			—			507		(13		)
	Marketable equity securities	1,101		(73		)	—			—			1,101		(73		)
		$	5,723	$	(275	)	$	344		$	(6	)	$	6,067	$	(281	)
	Based on the Company's ability and intent to hold the investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider any investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 27, 2014.
	As of September 27, 2014, the Company's investments in marketable equity securities consist of investments in common stock of industrial and other companies ($4.4 million of the total fair value and $120,000 of the total unrealized losses) and bank trust, insurance and public utility companies ($393,000 of the total fair value and $7,000 of the total unrealized losses).
	As of March 29, 2014, the Company's investments in marketable equity securities consisted of investments in common stock of industrial and other companies ($4.7 million of the total fair value and $64,000 of the total unrealized losses) and bank trust, insurance and public utility companies ($478,000 of the total fair value and $9,000 of the total unrealized losses).
	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company's investments in debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown in the table below (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		27-Sep-14					29-Mar-14
		Amortized		Fair			Amortized			Fair
		Cost		Value			Cost			Value
	Due in less than one year	$	3,497	$	3,512		$	2,006		$	2,017
	Due after one year through five years	2,348		2,358			2,908			2,949
	Due after five years through ten years	2,057		2,040			924			872
	Due after ten years	6,412		6,553			7,707			7,692
		$	14,314	$	14,463		$	13,545		$	13,530
	Realized gains and losses from the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method. Gross gains realized on the sales of investment securities for the three and six months ended ended September 27, 2014 were approximately $123,000 and $426,000, respectively. Gross losses realized were approximately $11,000 and $79,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014. Gross gains realized on the sales of investment securities for the three and six months ended ended September 28, 2013 were approximately $396,000 and $464,000, respectively. Gross losses realized were approximately $48,000 and $84,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended September 28, 2013.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Raw materials	$	23,778	$	22,571
	Work in process	7,016		6,835
	Finished goods and other	42,781		40,323
		$	73,575	$	69,729

Consumer_Loans_Receivable

Consumer Loans Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Consumer Loans Receivable	'
	Consumer Loans Receivable
	The Company acquired consumer loans receivable during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 as part of the Palm Harbor transaction. Acquired consumer loans receivable held for investment were acquired at fair value and subsequently are accounted for in a manner similar to Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality ("ASC 310-30"). Consumer loans receivable held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market and construction advances are carried at the amount advanced less a valuation allowance. The following table summarizes consumer loans receivable (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Loans held for investment (acquired as part of the Palm Harbor transaction)	$	82,737		$	87,596
	Loans held for investment (originated after the Palm Harbor transaction)	4,286			1,885
	Loans held for sale	10,658			6,741
	Construction advances	3,476			2,403
	Consumer loans receivable	101,157			98,625
	Deferred financing fees and other, net	(522		)	(341		)
	Consumer loans receivable, net	$	100,635		$	98,284
	As of the date of the Palm Harbor acquisition, management evaluated consumer loans receivable held for investment by CountryPlace to determine whether there was evidence of deterioration of credit quality and if it was probable that CountryPlace would be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loans' contractual terms. The Company also considered expected prepayments and estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows. The Company determined the excess of the loan pool's scheduled contractual principal and contractual interest payments over all cash flows expected as of the date of the Palm Harbor transaction as an amount that cannot be accreted into interest income (the non-accretable difference). The cash flows expected to be collected in excess of the carrying value of the acquired loans are accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the loans (referred to as accretable yield). Interest income on consumer loans receivable is recognized as net revenue.
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
		(in thousands)
	Consumer loans receivable held for investment – contractual amount	$	207,488		$	223,388
	Purchase discount
	Accretable	(75,301		)	(77,737		)
	Non-accretable	(49,148		)	(57,672		)
	Less consumer loans receivable reclassified as other assets	(302		)	(383		)
	Total acquired consumer loans receivable held for investment, net	$	82,737		$	87,596
	Over the life of the acquired loans, the Company continues to estimate cash flows expected to be collected by CountryPlace. At the balance sheet date, the Company evaluates whether the present value of expected cash flows, determined using the effective interest rate, has decreased from the value at acquisition and, if so, recognizes an allowance for loan loss. The present value of any subsequent increase in the loan pool's actual cash flows expected to be collected is used first to reverse any existing allowance for loan loss. Any remaining increase in cash flows expected to be collected adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the loan pool's remaining life.
	The changes in accretable yield on acquired consumer loans receivable held for investment were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance at the beginning of the period	$	74,794		$	86,467		$	77,737		$	91,291
	Accretion	(2,849		)	(3,048		)	(5,744		)	(6,164		)
	Reclassifications from (to) non-accretable discount	3,356			398			3,308			(1,310		)
	Balance at the end of the period	$	75,301		$	83,817		$	75,301		$	83,817
	The Company's consumer loans receivable balance consists of fixed-rate, fixed-term and fully-amortizing single-family home loans. These loans are either secured by a manufactured home, excluding the land upon which the home is located (chattel property loans and retail installment sale contracts), or by a combination of the home and the land upon which the home is located (real property mortgage loans). The real property mortgage loans are primarily for manufactured homes. Combined land and home loans are further disaggregated by the type of loan documentation: those conforming to the requirements of Government-Sponsored Enterprises ("GSEs"), and those that are non-conforming. In most instances, CountryPlace's loans are secured by a first-lien position and are provided for the consumer purchase of a home. In rare instances, CountryPlace may provide other types of loans in second-lien or unsecured positions. Accordingly, CountryPlace classifies its loans receivable as follows: chattel loans, conforming mortgages, non-conforming mortgages and other loans.
	In measuring credit quality within each segment and class, CountryPlace uses commercially available credit scores (such as FICO®). At the time of each loan's origination, CountryPlace obtains credit scores from each of the three primary credit bureaus, if available. To evaluate credit quality of individual loans, CountryPlace uses the mid-point of the available credit scores or, if only two scores are available, the Company uses the lower of the two. CountryPlace does not update credit bureau scores after the time of origination.
	The following table disaggregates gross consumer loans receivable as of September 27, 2014, for each class by portfolio segment and credit quality indicator as of the time of origination (in thousands):
		Consumer Loans Held for Investment
		Securitized			Securitized			Unsecuritized			Construction			Consumer Loans Held		Total
		2005			2007						Advances			For Sale
	Asset Class
	Credit Quality Indicator
	Chattel loans
	0-619	$	1,079		$	616		$	864		$	—		$	—	$	2,559
	620-719	15,909			10,858			2,506			—			—		29,273
	720+	17,818			11,742			1,652			—			—		31,212
	Subtotal	34,806			23,216			5,022			—			—		63,044
	Conforming mortgages
	0-619	—			—			270			139			90		499
	620-719	—			—			2,204			2,484			8,605		13,293
	720+	—			—			10			853			1,963		2,826
	Subtotal	—			—			2,484			3,476			10,658		16,618
	Non-conforming mortgages
	0-619	92			726			1,932			—			—		2,750
	620-719	1,539			6,162			4,042			—			—		11,743
	720+	1,879			3,978			1,130			—			—		6,987
	Subtotal	3,510			10,866			7,104			—			—		21,480
	Other loans
	Subtotal	—			—			15			—			—		15
		$	38,316		$	34,082		$	14,625		$	3,476		$	10,658	$	101,157
	Loan contracts secured by collateral that is geographically concentrated could experience higher rates of delinquencies, default and foreclosure losses than loan contracts secured by collateral that is more geographically dispersed. Forty-two percent of the outstanding principal balance of consumer loans receivable portfolio is concentrated in Texas. Other than Texas, no other state had concentrations in excess of 10% of the principal balance of the consumer loans receivable as of September 27, 2014.

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss	'
	Inventory Finance Notes Receivable and Allowance for Loan Loss
	The Company's inventory finance notes receivable balance consists of two classes: (i) amounts loaned by the Company under participation inventory financing programs; and (ii) direct inventory financing arrangements for the home product inventory needs of our independent distribution base.
	Under the terms of the participation programs, the Company provides loans to independent floor plan lenders, representing a significant portion of the funds that such financiers then lend to retailers to finance their inventory purchases of our products. The participation inventory finance receivables are unsecured general obligations of the independent floor plan lenders.
	Under the terms of the direct inventory finance arrangements, the Company provides funds for the independent retailers' financed inventory. The notes are secured by the inventory collateral and other security depending on the borrower/retailer's circumstances. The other terms of direct inventory finance arrangements vary depending on the needs of the borrower and the opportunity for the Company, but generally follow the same tenets as the participation programs.
	Inventory finance notes receivables, net, consist of the following by class of financing notes receivable (in thousands):
		September 27,				March 29,
		2014				2014
	Direct inventory finance notes receivable	$	21,239			$	19,879
	Participation inventory finance notes receivable	1,743				1,568
	Allowance for loan loss	(134		)		(139		)
		$	22,848			$	21,308
	The Company evaluates the potential for loss from its participation inventory finance programs based on the independent lender's overall financial stability, as well as historical experience, and has determined that an applicable allowance for loan loss was not needed at either September 27, 2014 or March 29, 2014.
	With respect to the direct inventory finance notes receivable, the risk of loss is spread over numerous borrowers. Borrower inventory levels and activity are monitored in conjunction with third-party service providers, where applicable, to estimate the potential for loss on the related notes receivable, considering potential exposures, including repossession costs, remarketing expenses, impairment of value and the risk of collateral loss. The Company has historically been able to resell repossessed unused homes, thereby mitigating loss experience. If a default occurs and collateral is lost, the Company is exposed to loss of the full value of the home loan. If the Company determines that it is probable that a borrower will default, a specific reserve is determined and recorded within the estimated allowance for loan loss. The following table represents changes in the estimated allowance for loan losses, including related additions and deductions to the allowance for loan loss applicable to the direct inventory finance notes receivable (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		September 27,				September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	128			$	210		$	139		$	350
	Provision for inventory finance credit losses	6				(1		)	(5		)	(98		)
	Loans charged off, net of recoveries	—				(3		)	—			(46		)
	Balance at end of period	$	134			$	206		$	134		$	206
	The following table disaggregates inventory finance notes receivable and the estimated allowance for loan loss for each class of financing receivable by evaluation methodology (in thousands):
		Direct Inventory Finance							Participation Inventory Finance
		September 27,				March 29,			September 27,			March 29,
		2014				2014			2014			2014
	Inventory finance notes receivable:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	13,175			$	12,202		$	—		$	—
	Individually evaluated for impairment	8,064				7,677			1,743			1,568
		$	21,239			$	19,879		$	1,743		$	1,568
	Allowance for loan loss:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	(134	)		$	(126	)	$	—		$	—
	Individually evaluated for impairment	—				(13		)	—			—
		$	(134	)		$	(139	)	$	—		$	—
	Loans are subject to regular review and are given management's attention whenever a problem situation appears to be developing. Loans with indicators of potential performance problems are placed on watch list status and are subject to additional monitoring and scrutiny. Nonperforming status includes loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis and accruing loans with principal payments past due 90 days or more. The Company's policy is to place loans on nonaccrual status when interest is past due and remains unpaid 90 days or more or when there is a clear indication that the borrower has the inability or unwillingness to meet payments as they become due. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded on a cash basis, first to interest and then to principal. At September 27, 2014, the Company was not aware of any potential problem loans that would have a material effect on the inventory finance receivables balance. Charge-offs occur when it becomes probable that outstanding amounts will not be recovered. The following table disaggregates the Company's inventory finance receivables by class and credit quality indicator (in thousands):
		Direct Inventory Finance							Participation Inventory Finance
		September 27,				March 29,			September 27,			March 29,
		2014				2014			2014			2014
	Risk profile based on payment activity:
	Performing	$	21,066			$	19,477		$	1,743		$	1,568
	Watch list	—				—			—			—
	Nonperforming	173				402			—			—
		$	21,239			$	19,879		$	1,743		$	1,568
	The Company has concentrations of inventory finance notes receivable related to factory-built homes located in the following states, measured as a percentage of inventory finance receivables principal balance outstanding:
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Florida	24	%		24.4	%
	Texas	18.7	%		14.9	%
	Arizona	13.9	%		10.3	%
	Colorado	12.9	%		22	%
	The risks created by these concentrations have been considered in the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The Company did not have concentrations in excess of 10% of the principal balance of the inventory finance receivables in any other states as of September 27, 2014 or March 29, 2014, respectively. As of September 27, 2014 and March 29, 2014, the Company also has concentrations of inventory finance notes receivable with one independent third-party and its affiliates that equal 47.9% and 33.4%, respectively, of the principal balance outstanding, all of which is secured.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of each asset. Estimated useful lives for significant classes of assets are as follows: (i) buildings and improvements, 10 to 39 years, and (ii) machinery and equipment, 3 to 25 years. Repairs and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred. Property, plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
	Land	$	18,908		$	22,098
	Buildings and improvements	25,936			25,909
	Machinery and equipment	16,549			15,908
		61,393			63,915
	Accumulated depreciation	(16,802		)	(15,688		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	44,591		$	48,227

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangibles
	Intangible assets principally consist of goodwill, trademarks and trade names, state insurance licenses, customer relationships, technology and insurance policies and renewal rights. Goodwill, trademarks and trade names and state insurance licenses are indefinite-lived intangible assets and are evaluated for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances indicate that more likely than not impairment has occurred. During the six months ended September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013, no impairment expense was recorded. Finite-lived intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis and are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The value of customer relationships is amortized over 4 to 11 years, technology over 7 to 10 years and insurance policies and renewal rights over 15 years.
	Goodwill and other intangibles consist of the following (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14							29-Mar-14
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying
		Amount					Amount		Amount					Amount
	Indefinite lived:
	Goodwill	$	67,346	$	—		$	67,346	$	67,346	$	—		$	67,346
	Trademarks and trade names	6,250		—			6,250		6,250		—			6,250
	State insurance licenses	1,100		—			1,100		1,100		—			1,100
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	74,696		—			74,696		74,696		—			74,696
	Finite lived:
	Customer relationships	6,200		(4,397		)	1,803		6,200		(3,767		)	2,433
	Technology	900		(322		)	578		900		(275		)	625
	Insurance policies and renewal rights	374		(85		)	289		374		(73		)	301
	Total goodwill and other intangible assets	$	82,170	$	(4,804	)	$	77,366	$	82,170	$	(4,115	)	$	78,055
	Amortization expense recognized on intangible assets was $344,000 and $689,000 during the three and six months ended September 27, 2014, respectively. Amortization expense of $345,000 and $690,000 was recognized during the three and six months ended September 28, 2013, respectively.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		29-Mar-14
		2014
	Salaries, wages and benefits	$	15,753	$	15,780
	Unearned insurance premiums	12,644		11,326
	Customer deposits	11,028		10,827
	Estimated warranties	9,393		9,262
	Deferred margin	4,439		4,074
	Accrued insurance	3,572		4,082
	Accrued volume rebates	3,296		2,540
	Liabilities related to consumer loans sold	3,072		3,435
	Insurance loss reserves	2,136		986
	Accrued taxes	1,970		1,766
	Reserve for repurchase commitments	1,850		1,845
	Other	6,691		7,596
		$	75,844	$	73,519

Warranties

Warranties	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Warranties	'
	Warranties
	Homes are generally warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of one year commencing at the time of sale to the retail customer. Estimated costs relating to home warranties are provided at the date of sale. The Company has recorded a liability for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold based upon management's assessment of historical experience factors, an estimate of the amount of homes in the distribution channel and current industry trends. Activity in the liability for estimated warranties was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	9,388		$	8,509		$	9,262		$	8,202
	Charged to costs and expenses	3,072			2,800			6,250			5,518
	Payments and deductions	(3,067		)	(2,639		)	(6,119		)	(5,050		)
	Balance at end of period	$	9,393		$	8,670		$	9,393		$	8,670

Debt_Obligations

Debt Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Obligations	'
	Debt Obligations
	Debt obligations consist of amounts related to loans sold that did not qualify for loan sale accounting treatment. The following table summarizes debt obligations (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Acquired securitized financings (acquired as part of the Palm Harbor transaction)
	Securitized financing 2005-1	$	30,913		$	33,291
	Securitized financing 2007-1	34,471			36,761
	Other secured financings	2,730			—
	Total securitized financings and other, net	$	68,114		$	70,052
	The Company acquired CountryPlace's securitized financings during the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 as a part of the Palm Harbor acquisition. Acquired securitized financings were recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition, which resulted in a discount, and subsequently are accounted for in a manner similar to ASC 310-30 to accrete the discount.
	The Company considers expected prepayments and estimates the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows for securitized consumer loans receivable held for investment to determine the expected cash flows on securitized financings and the contractual payments. The amount of contractual principal and contractual interest payments due on the securitized financings in excess of all cash flows expected as of the date of the Palm Harbor acquisition cannot be accreted into interest expense (the non-accretable difference). The remaining amount is accreted into interest expense over the remaining life of the obligation (referred to as accretable yield). The following table summarizes acquired securitized financings (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Securitized financings – contractual amount	$	80,526		$	85,251
	Purchase discount
	Accretable	(15,142		)	(15,199		)
	Non-accretable (1)	—			—
	Total acquired securitized financings, net	$	65,384		$	70,052
	(1) There is no non-accretable purchase discount, as the contractual payments on acquired securitized financing are determined by the cash collections from the underlying loans.
	Over the life of the loans, the Company continues to estimate cash flows expected to be paid on securitized financings. The Company evaluates at the balance sheet date whether the present value of its securitized financings, determined using the effective interest rate, has increased or decreased. The present value of any subsequent change in cash flows expected to be paid adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the securitized financing's remaining life.
	The changes in accretable yield on securitized financings were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance at the beginning of the period	$	14,268		$	18,879		$	15,199		$	19,916
	Accretion	(1,034		)	(1,088		)	(2,095		)	(2,238		)
	Adjustment to cash flows	1,908			652			2,038			765
	Balance at the end of the period	$	15,142		$	18,443		$	15,142		$	18,443
	On July 12, 2005, prior to Fleetwood's acquisition of Palm Harbor and CountryPlace, CountryPlace completed its initial securitization (2005-1) for approximately $141.0 million of loans, which was funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $118.4 million. The bonds were issued in four different classes: Class A-1 totaling $36.3 million with a coupon rate of 4.23%; Class A-2 totaling $27.4 million with a coupon rate of 4.42%; Class A-3 totaling $27.3 million with a coupon rate of 4.80%; and Class A-4 totaling $27.4 million with a coupon rate of 5.20%. The bonds mature at varying dates beginning in 2006 through 2015 and were issued with an expected weighted average maturity of 4.66 years. For accounting purposes, this transaction was structured as a securitized borrowing. As of September 27, 2014, the Class A-1 and Class A-2 bonds had been retired.
	On March 22, 2007, prior to Fleetwood's acquisition of Palm Harbor and CountryPlace, CountryPlace completed its second securitization (2007-1) for approximately $116.5 million of loans, which was funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $101.9 million. The bonds were issued in four classes: Class A-1 totaling $28.9 million with a coupon rate of 5.484%; Class A-2 totaling $23.4 million with a coupon rate of 5.232%; Class A-3 totaling $24.5 million with a coupon rate of 5.593%; and Class A-4 totaling $25.1 million with a coupon rate of 5.846%. The bonds mature at varying dates beginning in 2008 through 2017 and were issued with an expected weighted average maturity of 4.86 years. For accounting purposes, this transaction was also structured as a securitized borrowing. As of September 27, 2014, the Class A-1 and Class A-2 bonds had been retired.
	CountryPlace's securitized debt is subject to provisions which may require acceleration of debt repayment. If cumulative loss ratios exceed levels specified in the respective pooling and servicing agreements for the 2005-1 and 2007-1 securitizations, repayment of the principal of the related Class A bonds is accelerated until cumulative loss ratios return to specified levels. During periods when cumulative loss ratios exceed the specified levels, cash collections from the securitized loans in excess of servicing fees payable to CountryPlace and amounts owed to the Class A bondholders, trustee and surety are applied to reduce the debt. However, principal repayment of the securitized debt, including accelerated amounts, is payable only from cash collections from the securitized loans and no additional sources of repayment are required or permitted. As of September 27, 2014, the cumulative loss ratio was within the specified level for the 2005-1 securitized portfolio; however, the cumulative loss ratio for the 2007-1 securitized portfolio exceeded the specified level. The resulting acceleration of securitized debt repayment is not expected to have a materially adverse impact on our cash flows. An increase in the specified loss ratio level occurred in October 2014. The cumulative loss ratio is expected to be within the specified level for the next several months, but may exceed the specified level by the end of the fiscal year. The last scheduled increase occurs in October 2015.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Insurance [Abstract]	'
Reinsurance	'
	Reinsurance
	Standard Casualty is primarily a specialty writer of manufactured home physical damage insurance. Certain of Standard Casualty's premiums and benefits are assumed from and ceded to other insurance companies under various reinsurance agreements. The ceded reinsurance agreements provide Standard Casualty with increased capacity to write larger risks and maintain its exposure to loss within its capital resources. Standard Casualty remains obligated for amounts ceded in the event that the reinsurers do not meet their obligations. Substantially all of Standard Casualty's assumed reinsurance is with one entity.
	The effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		27-Sep-14						28-Sep-13
		Written			Earned			Written			Earned
	Direct premiums	$	3,188		$	3,190		$	2,833		$	2,421
	Assumed premiums—nonaffiliate	4,951			4,641			4,368			3,739
	Ceded premiums—nonaffiliate	(2,448		)	(2,448		)	(1,838		)	(1,838		)
	Net premiums	$	5,691		$	5,383		$	5,363		$	4,322
		Six Months Ended
		27-Sep-14						28-Sep-13
		Written			Earned			Written			Earned
	Direct premiums	$	6,764		$	6,264		$	5,741		$	4,530
	Assumed premiums—nonaffiliate	10,250			9,012			8,313			7,216
	Ceded premiums—nonaffiliate	(4,757		)	(4,757		)	(3,459		)	(3,459		)
	Net premiums	$	12,257		$	10,519		$	10,595		$	8,287
	Typical insurance policies written or assumed by Standard Casualty have a maximum coverage of $300,000 per claim, of which Standard cedes $225,000 of the risk of loss per reinsurance. Therefore, Standard Casualty maintains risk of loss limited to $75,000 per claim on typical policies. Amounts are recoverable by Standard Casualty through reinsurance for catastrophic losses in excess of $1.0 million per occurrence up to a maximum of $20.0 million in the aggregate.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company's deferred tax assets primarily result from financial statement accruals not currently deductible for tax purposes and differences in the acquired basis of certain assets, and its deferred tax liabilities primarily result from tax amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets. During the six months ended September 27, 2014, the Company utilized net operating losses generated in previous years, which affected deferred tax assets and additional paid in capital.
	The Company complies with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"), which clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognizing, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits recorded by the Company is insignificant and the impact on the effective tax rate if all unrecognized tax benefits were recognized would be insignificant. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense.
	Income tax returns are filed in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in several state jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to examination by the IRS for years before fiscal year 2011. The Company believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material change to the Company's financial position. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefit related to any particular tax position is not anticipated to change significantly within the next 12 months. The provision for income taxes generally represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Repurchase Contingencies. The Company is contingently liable under terms of repurchase agreements with financial institutions providing inventory financing for independent retailers of its products. These arrangements, which are customary in the industry, provide for the repurchase of products sold to retailers in the event of default by the retailer. The risk of loss under these agreements is spread over numerous retailers. The price the Company is obligated to pay generally declines over the period of the agreement (generally 18 to 36 months, calculated from the date of sale to the retailer) and the risk of loss is further reduced by the resale value of the repurchased homes. The maximum amount for which the Company was contingently liable under such agreements approximated $25.3 million at September 27, 2014, without reduction for the resale value of the homes. The Company applies ASC 460, Guarantees ("ASC 460"), and ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies ("ASC 450-20"), to account for its liability for repurchase commitments. Under the provisions of ASC 460, the Company records the greater of the estimated value of the non-contingent obligation or a contingent liability for each repurchase arrangement under the provisions of ASC 450-20. The Company recorded an estimated liability of $1.9 million and $1.8 million at September 27, 2014 and March 29, 2014, respectively, related to the commitments pertaining to these agreements.
	Letters of Credit. To secure certain reinsurance contracts, Standard Casualty maintains an irrevocable letter of credit of $7.0 million to provide assurance that Standard Casualty will fulfill its reinsurance obligations. This letter of credit is secured by certain of Standard Casualty's investments. CountryPlace maintains an irrevocable letter of credit of $100,000 related to state licensing requirements. There have been no draws on any of the aforementioned letters of credit.
	Construction-Period Mortgages. CountryPlace funds construction-period mortgages through periodic advances during the period of home construction. At the time of initial funding, CountryPlace commits to fully fund the loan contract in accordance with a predetermined schedule. Subsequent advances are contingent upon the performance of contractual obligations by the seller of the home and the borrower. Cumulative advances on construction-period mortgages are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at the lower of cost or market, which are included in consumer loans receivable. The total loan contract amount, less cumulative advances, represents an off-balance sheet contingent commitment of CountryPlace to fund future advances.
	Loan contracts with off-balance sheet commitments are summarized below (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Construction loan contract amount	$	9,739		$	5,623
	Cumulative advances	(3,476		)	(2,403		)
	Remaining construction contingent commitment	$	6,263		$	3,220
	Representations and Warranties of Mortgages Sold. CountryPlace sells loans to GSEs and whole-loan purchasers. In connection with these activities, CountryPlace provides to the GSEs and whole-loan purchasers, representations and warranties related to the loans sold. These representations and warranties generally relate to the ownership of the loan, the validity of the lien securing the loan, the loan's compliance with the criteria for inclusion in the sale transactions, including compliance with underwriting standards or loan criteria established by the buyer, and CountryPlace's ability to deliver documentation in compliance with applicable laws. Generally, representations and warranties may be enforced at any time over the life of the loan. Upon a breach of a representation, CountryPlace may be required to repurchase the loan or to indemnify a party for incurred losses. Repurchase demands and claims for indemnification payments are reviewed on a loan-by-loan basis to validate if there has been a breach requiring repurchase. CountryPlace manages the risk of repurchase through underwriting and quality assurance practices and by servicing the mortgage loans to investor standards. CountryPlace maintains a reserve for these contingent repurchase and indemnification obligations. This reserve of $904,000 and $926,000 as of September 27, 2014 and March 29, 2014, respectively, included in accrued liabilities, reflects management's estimate of probable loss. CountryPlace considers a variety of assumptions, including borrower performance (both actual and estimated future defaults), historical repurchase demands and loan defect rates to estimate the liability for loan repurchases and indemnifications.
	Interest Rate Lock Commitments. In originating loans for sale, CountryPlace issues interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs") to prospective borrowers and third-party originators. These IRLCs represent an agreement to extend credit to a loan applicant, or an agreement to purchase a loan from a third-party originator, whereby the interest rate on the loan is set prior to loan closing or sale. These IRLCs bind CountryPlace to fund the approved loan at the specified rate regardless of whether interest rates or market prices for similar loans have changed between the commitment date and the closing date. As such, outstanding IRLCs are subject to interest rate risk and related loan sale price risk during the period from the date of the IRLC through the earlier of the loan sale date or IRLC expiration date. The loan commitments generally range between 30 and 180 days; however, borrowers are not obligated to close the related loans. As a result, CountryPlace is subject to fallout risk related to IRLCs, which is realized if approved borrowers choose not to close on the loans within the terms of the IRLCs unless the commitment is successfully paired with another loan which may mitigate losses from fallout.
	As of September 27, 2014 CountryPlace had outstanding IRLCs with a notional amount of $8.1 million and are recorded at fair value in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). ASC 815 clarifies that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of a loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. The estimated fair values of IRLCs are based on quoted market values and are recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of IRLCs is based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan adjusted for: (i) estimated cost to complete and originate the loan and (ii) the estimated percentage of IRLCs that will result in closed mortgage loans. The initial and subsequent changes in the value of IRLCs are a component of gain (loss) on mortgage loans held for sale. During the three and six months ended September 27, 2014, CountryPlace recognized losses of $26,000 and gains of $27,000, respectively, on the outstanding IRLCs. During the three and six months ended September 28, 2013, CountryPlace recognized gains of $274,000 and $37,000, respectively, on the outstanding IRLCs.
	Forward Sales Commitments. CountryPlace manages the risk profiles of a portion of its outstanding IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale by entering into forward sales of mortgage backed securities (MBS) and whole loan sale commitments. Commitments to forward sales of whole loans are typically in an amount proportionate with the amount of IRLCs expected to close in particular time frames, assuming no change in mortgage interest rates, for the respective loan products intended for whole loan sale.
	The estimated fair values of forward sales of MBS and forward sale commitments are based on quoted market values and are recorded within other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. During the three and six months ended September 27, 2014, CountryPlace recognized gains of $31,000 and losses of $36,000, respectively, on forward sales and whole loan sale commitments. During the three and six months ended September 28, 2013, CountryPlace recognized gains of $408,000 and $147,000, respectively, on forward sales and whole loan sale commitments.
	Legal Matters. The Company is party to certain legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course and are incidental to its business. Certain of the claims pending against the Company in these proceedings allege, among other things, breach of contract and warranty, product liability and personal injury. Although litigation is inherently uncertain, based on past experience and the information currently available, management does not believe that the currently pending and threatened litigation or claims will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations. However, future events or circumstances currently unknown to management will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations in any future reporting periods.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Stockholders' Equity
	The following table represents changes in stockholders' equity for the six months ended September 27, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
					Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive income		Total
		Common Stock
		Shares	Amount
	Balance, March 29, 2014	8,844,824	$	88	$	232,081	$	57,828	$	436	$	290,433
	Stock option exercises and associated tax benefits	12,625	1		3,356		—		—		3,357
	Share-based compensation	—	—		1,114		—		—		1,114
	Net income	—	—		—		11,226		—		11,226
	Other comprehensive income (1)	—	—		—		—		66		66
	Balance, September 27, 2014	8,857,449	$	89	$	236,551	$	69,054	$	502	$	306,196
	-1	Other comprehensive income is comprised of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments. Unrealized gains before tax on available-for-sale investments were $106,000 for the six months ended September 27, 2014.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company maintains stock incentive plans whereby stock option grants or awards of restricted stock may be made to certain officers, directors and key employees. The plans, which are shareholder approved, permit the award of up to 1,350,000 shares of the Company's common stock, of which 143,171 shares were still available for grant at September 27, 2014. When options are exercised, new shares of the Company's common stock are issued. Stock options may not be granted below 100% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant and generally expire seven years from the date of grant. Stock options and awards of restricted stock typically vest over a one to five year period as determined by the plan administrator (the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which consists of independent directors). The stock incentive plans provide for accelerated vesting of stock options upon a change in control (as defined in the plans).
	Stock-based compensation cost charged against income for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 was $832,000 and $1.1 million, respectively. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $791,000 and $1.9 million for the three and six months ended September 28, 2013, respectively.
	As of September 27, 2014, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was approximately $2.0 million and the related weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately 3.2 years.
	The following table summarizes the option activity within the Company's stock-based compensation plans for the six months ended September 27, 2014:
		Number
		of Shares
	Outstanding at March 29, 2014	443,900
	Granted	76,730
	Exercised	(12,625	)
	Canceled or expired	(2,525	)
	Outstanding at September 27, 2014	505,480
	Exercisable at September 27, 2014	345,500

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the combination of dilutive common share equivalents, comprised of shares issuable under the Company's stock-based compensation plans and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Dilutive common share equivalents include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options to purchase shares, which is calculated based on the average share price for each period using the treasury stock method. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		September 27,		September 28,		September 27,		September 28,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income attributable to Cavco common stockholders	$	5,467	$	4,310	$	11,226	$	6,136
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic	8,852,860		8,422,353		8,850,509		7,689,538
	Common stock equivalents—treasury stock method	161,663		124,673		162,917		98,328
	Diluted	9,014,523		8,547,026		9,013,426		7,787,866
	Net income per share attributable to Cavco common stockholders:
	Basic	$	0.62	$	0.51	$	1.27	$	0.8
	Diluted	$	0.61	$	0.5	$	1.25	$	0.79
	Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three or six months ended September 27, 2014 were 4,241 and 1,641, respectively. There were 6,820 and 11,844 anti-dilutive common stock equivalents excluded for the three and six months ended September 28, 2013.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The book value and estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14						29-Mar-14
		Book			Estimated			Book			Estimated
		Value			Fair Value			Value			Fair Value
	Available for sale securities (1)	$	20,318		$	20,318		$	19,802		$	19,802
	Non-marketable equity investments (2)	6,387			6,387			5,652			5,652
	Consumer loans receivable (3)	100,635			136,783			98,284			131,384
	Interest rate lock commitment derivatives (4)	12			12			(14		)	(14		)
	Forward loan sale commitment derivatives (4)	(11		)	(11		)	24			24
	Inventory finance receivable (5)	22,848			22,848			21,308			21,308
	Securitized financings (6)	68,114			72,807			70,052			74,574
	Mortgage servicing rights (7)	395			395			350			350
	-1	The fair value is based on quoted market prices.
	-2	The fair value approximates book value based on the non-marketable nature of the investments.
	-3	Includes consumer loans receivable held for investment, held for sale and construction advances. The fair value of the loans held for investment is based on the discounted value of the remaining principal and interest cash flows. The fair value of the loans held for sale are estimated based on recent GSE mortgage backed bond prices. The fair value of the construction advances approximates book value and the sales price of these loans is estimated based on construction completed.
	-4	The fair values are based on changes in GSE mortgage backed bond prices and, additionally for IRLCs, pull through rates.
	-5	The fair value approximates book value based on current market rates and the revolving nature of the instruments.
	-6	The fair value is estimated using recent public transactions of similar asset-backed securities.
	-7	The fair value of the mortgage servicing rights is based on the present value of expected net cash flows related to servicing these loans.
	In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1 –	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 –	Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
	When the Company uses observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less active markets, it classifies such securities as Level 2. When observable market prices for identical securities are not available, the Company prices its marketable debt instruments using non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated with observable market data; quoted market prices for similar instruments; or pricing models, such as a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data. Non-binding market consensus prices are based on the proprietary valuation models of pricing providers or brokers. These valuation models incorporate a number of inputs, including non-binding and binding broker quotes; observable market prices for identical or similar securities; and the internal assumptions of pricing providers or brokers that use observable market inputs and, to a lesser degree, unobservable market inputs.
	Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Securities issued by the U.S Treasury and Government (1)	$	1,950		$	—		$	1,950		$	—
	Mortgage-backed securities (1)	3,306			—			3,306			—
	Securities issued by states and political subdivisions (1)	6,353			—			6,353			—
	Corporate debt securities (1)	2,854			—			2,854			—
	Marketable equity securities (1)	4,805			4,805			—			—
	Interest rate lock commitment derivatives (2)	12			—			—			12
	Forward loan sale commitment derivatives (2)	(11		)	—			—			(11		)
	Mortgage servicing rights (3)	395			—			—			395
	-1	Unrealized gains or losses on investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date
	-2	Gains or losses on derivatives are recognized in current period earnings through cost of sales.
	-3	Changes in the fair value of mortgage servicing rights are recognized in the current period earnings through net revenue.
	No transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 occurred during the six months ended September 27, 2014. The Company's policy regarding the recording of transfers between levels is to record any such transfers at the end of the reporting period.
	Financial instruments for which fair value is disclosed but not required to be recognized in the balance sheet on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Loans held for investment	$	121,923		$	—		$	—		$	121,923
	Loans held for sale	11,384			—			11,384			—
	Loans held—construction advances	3,476			—			—			3,476
	Inventory finance receivable	22,848			—			—			22,848
	Securitized financings	72,807			—			72,807			—
	Non-marketable equity investments	6,387			—			—			6,387
	Financial instruments measured on a nonrecurring basis also include impaired loans (nonaccrual loans) disclosed in Note 5 and loans held for sale. No recent sales have been executed in an orderly market of manufactured home loan portfolios with comparable product features, credit characteristics or performance. Impaired loans are measured using Level 3 inputs that are calculated using estimated discounted future cash flows with discount rates considered to reflect current market conditions. Loans held for sale are measured at the lower of cost or fair value using Level 2 inputs that consist of commitments on hand from investors. These loans are held for relatively short periods, typically no more than 45 days. As a result, changes in loan-specific credit risk are not a significant component of the change in fair value. The cost of loans held for sale is lower than the fair value as of September 27, 2014.
	ASC 825, Financial Instruments ("ASC 825"), requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and the relevant market information. Where available, quoted market prices are used. In other cases, fair values are based on estimates using other valuation techniques. These techniques involve uncertainties and are significantly affected by the assumptions used and the judgments made regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, discount rates, estimates of future cash flows, future expected loss experience and other factors. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates and the resulting fair values. Derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in an immediate sale of the instrument. Also, because of differences in methodologies and assumptions used to estimate fair values, the Company's fair values should not be compared to those of other companies.
	Under ASC 825, fair value estimates are based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying market value of the Company.
	The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets held for sale when the fair value of such long-lived assets is below their carrying values. The Company records impairment charges on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that long-lived assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts. No impairment charges were recorded during the six months ended September 27, 2014.
	Mortgage Servicing. Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs") are the rights to receive a portion of the interest coupon and fees collected from the mortgagors for performing specified mortgage servicing activities, which consist of collecting loan payments, remitting principal and interest payments to investors, managing escrow accounts, performing loss mitigation activities on behalf of investors and otherwise administering the loan servicing portfolio. MSRs are initially recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value subsequent to the initial capitalization are recorded in the Company's results of operations. The Company recognizes MSRs on all loans sold to investors that meet the requirements for sale accounting and for which servicing rights are retained.
	The Company applies fair value accounting to MSRs, with all changes in fair value recorded to net revenue in accordance with ASC 860-50, Servicing Assets and Liabilities. The fair value of MSRs is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows related to servicing these loans. The revenue components of the cash flows are servicing fees, interest earned on custodial accounts and other ancillary income. The expense components include operating costs related to servicing the loans (including delinquency and foreclosure costs) and interest expenses on servicer advances that the Company believes are consistent with the assumptions major market participants use in valuing MSRs. The expected cash flows are primarily impacted by prepayment estimates, delinquencies and market discounts. Generally, the value of MSRs is expected to increase when interest rates rise and decrease when interest rates decline, due to the effect those changes in interest rates have on prepayment estimates. Other factors noted above as well as the overall market demand for MSRs may also affect the valuation.
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Number of loans serviced with MSRs	3,027			2,743
	Weighted average servicing fee (basis points)	30.21			30.54
	Capitalized servicing multiple	37.27		%	35.77		%
	Capitalized servicing rate (basis points)	11.26			10.93
	Serviced portfolio with MSRs (in thousands)	$	351,054		$	320,462
Mortgage servicing rights (in thousands)	$	395		$	350

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segment Information	'
	Business Segment Information
	The Company operates principally in two segments: (1) factory-built housing, which includes wholesale and retail systems-built housing operations and (2) financial services, which includes manufactured housing consumer finance and insurance. The following table details net revenue and income before income taxes by segment (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue:
	Factory-built housing	$	126,378		$	117,803		$	252,643		$	240,055
	Financial services	12,937			12,023			25,836			23,758
		$	139,315		$	129,826		$	278,479		$	263,813
	Income before income taxes:
	Factory-built housing	$	8,697		$	7,077		$	19,444		$	14,081
	Financial services	3,010			3,008			4,334			4,995
	General corporate charges	(3,007		)	(3,356		)	(6,136		)	(6,308		)
		$	8,700		$	6,729		$	17,642		$	12,768

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Cavco Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company" or "Cavco"), have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
	In the opinion of management, these statements include all of the normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period classification. The Company has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the date of the filing of this report with the SEC. Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Company sold an inactive manufacturing facility located in Woodland, California for $4.7 million, which was recorded in assets held for sale as of September 27, 2014. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2014, filed with the SEC on June 11, 2014 ("Form 10-K").
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results or cash flows for the full year. The Company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to March 31 of each year. Each fiscal quarter consists of 13 weeks, with an occasional fourth quarter extending to 14 weeks, if necessary, for the fiscal year to end on the Saturday nearest to March 31. The Company's current fiscal year will end on March 28, 2015.
	The Company operates principally in two segments: (1) factory-built housing, which includes wholesale and retail systems-built housing operations, and (2) financial services, which includes manufactured housing consumer finance and insurance. The Company builds a wide variety of affordable modular homes, manufactured homes and park model seasonal homes in 15 factories located throughout the United States, primarily distributed through a network of independent and Company-owned retailers. The Company operates 46 Company-owned retail stores in the United States. The Company's mortgage subsidiary ("CountryPlace") is an approved Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae seller/servicer and offers conforming mortgages to purchasers of factory-built and site-built homes. The Company's insurance subsidiary ("Standard Casualty") provides property and casualty insurance to owners of manufactured homes.
Related Party Transactions	'
	During the quarter ended September 28, 2013, Cavco purchased from Third Avenue all noncontrolling interests in Fleetwood, which owns Fleetwood Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, CountryPlace and Standard Casualty (the "Fleetwood Businesses"). The Company satisfied the purchase price with 1,867,370 shares of Company common stock issued to Third Avenue. The acquisition closed on July 22, 2013, resulting in Cavco owning 100 percent of the Fleetwood Businesses and entitling Cavco to all of the associated earnings from that date forward.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also includes a cohesive set of disclosure requirements intended to provide users of financial statements with comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company's contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 will be effective beginning the first quarter of the Company's fiscal year 2018 and early application is not permitted. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the effect ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.
	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB and other regulatory bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective dates. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Cavco Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company" or "Cavco"), have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
	In the opinion of management, these statements include all of the normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period classification. The Company has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the date of the filing of this report with the SEC. Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Company sold an inactive manufacturing facility located in Woodland, California for $4.7 million, which was recorded in assets held for sale as of September 27, 2014. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2014, filed with the SEC on June 11, 2014 ("Form 10-K").
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results or cash flows for the full year. The Company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to March 31 of each year. Each fiscal quarter consists of 13 weeks, with an occasional fourth quarter extending to 14 weeks, if necessary, for the fiscal year to end on the Saturday nearest to March 31. The Company's current fiscal year will end on March 28, 2015.
	The Company operates principally in two segments: (1) factory-built housing, which includes wholesale and retail systems-built housing operations, and (2) financial services, which includes manufactured housing consumer finance and insurance. The Company builds a wide variety of affordable modular homes, manufactured homes and park model seasonal homes in 15 factories located throughout the United States, primarily distributed through a network of independent and Company-owned retailers. The Company operates 46 Company-owned retail stores in the United States. The Company's mortgage subsidiary ("CountryPlace") is an approved Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae seller/servicer and offers conforming mortgages to purchasers of factory-built and site-built homes. The Company's insurance subsidiary ("Standard Casualty") provides property and casualty insurance to owners of manufactured homes.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest. Historically, the Company's subsidiary, Fleetwood Homes, Inc. ("Fleetwood"), was jointly owned by the Company and its investment partners, Third Avenue Value Fund and an affiliate (collectively, "Third Avenue"). Third Avenue's financial interest in Fleetwood was reported as a "redeemable noncontrolling interest" in the Consolidated Financial Statements. During the quarter ended September 28, 2013, Cavco purchased from Third Avenue all noncontrolling interests in Fleetwood, which owns Fleetwood Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, CountryPlace and Standard Casualty (the "Fleetwood Businesses"). The Company satisfied the purchase price with 1,867,370 shares of Company common stock issued to Third Avenue. The acquisition closed on July 22, 2013, resulting in Cavco owning 100 percent of the Fleetwood Businesses and entitling Cavco to all of the associated earnings from that date forward.
	As of September 27, 2014, based on the latest regulatory filing available, Third Avenue and its related funds owned approximately 19.5% of our outstanding common shares. Third Avenue and Third Avenue Management LLC are either directly or indirectly under common control. Third Avenue is considered a principal owner, and therefore a related party, under ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures ("ASC 850").
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also includes a cohesive set of disclosure requirements intended to provide users of financial statements with comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company's contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 will be effective beginning the first quarter of the Company's fiscal year 2018 and early application is not permitted. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the effect ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.
	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB and other regulatory bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective dates. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
	For a description of other significant accounting policies used by the Company in the preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements, please refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 10-K.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	ASC 825, Financial Instruments ("ASC 825"), requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and the relevant market information. Where available, quoted market prices are used. In other cases, fair values are based on estimates using other valuation techniques. These techniques involve uncertainties and are significantly affected by the assumptions used and the judgments made regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, discount rates, estimates of future cash flows, future expected loss experience and other factors. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates and the resulting fair values. Derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in an immediate sale of the instrument. Also, because of differences in methodologies and assumptions used to estimate fair values, the Company's fair values should not be compared to those of other companies.
	Under ASC 825, fair value estimates are based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying market value of the Company.
Revenue Recognition, Interest	'
	As of the date of the Palm Harbor acquisition, management evaluated consumer loans receivable held for investment by CountryPlace to determine whether there was evidence of deterioration of credit quality and if it was probable that CountryPlace would be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loans' contractual terms. The Company also considered expected prepayments and estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows. The Company determined the excess of the loan pool's scheduled contractual principal and contractual interest payments over all cash flows expected as of the date of the Palm Harbor transaction as an amount that cannot be accreted into interest income (the non-accretable difference). The cash flows expected to be collected in excess of the carrying value of the acquired loans are accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the loans (referred to as accretable yield). Interest income on consumer loans receivable is recognized as net revenue.
Asset Impairment	'
	The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets held for sale when the fair value of such long-lived assets is below their carrying values. The Company records impairment charges on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that long-lived assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts. No impairment charges were recorded during the six months ended September 27, 2014.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of each asset. Estimated useful lives for significant classes of assets are as follows: (i) buildings and improvements, 10 to 39 years, and (ii) machinery and equipment, 3 to 25 years. Repairs and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Intangible assets principally consist of goodwill, trademarks and trade names, state insurance licenses, customer relationships, technology and insurance policies and renewal rights. Goodwill, trademarks and trade names and state insurance licenses are indefinite-lived intangible assets and are evaluated for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances indicate that more likely than not impairment has occurred. During the six months ended September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013, no impairment expense was recorded. Finite-lived intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis and are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The value of customer relationships is amortized over 4 to 11 years, technology over 7 to 10 years and insurance policies and renewal rights over 15 years.
Extended Product Warranty	'
	Homes are generally warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of one year commencing at the time of sale to the retail customer. Estimated costs relating to home warranties are provided at the date of sale. The Company has recorded a liability for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold based upon management's assessment of historical experience factors, an estimate of the amount of homes in the distribution channel and current industry trends.
Net Income Per Share	'
	Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the combination of dilutive common share equivalents, comprised of shares issuable under the Company's stock-based compensation plans and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Dilutive common share equivalents include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options to purchase shares, which is calculated based on the average share price for each period using the treasury stock method.
Debt	'
	The Company acquired CountryPlace's securitized financings during the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 as a part of the Palm Harbor acquisition. Acquired securitized financings were recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition, which resulted in a discount, and subsequently are accounted for in a manner similar to ASC 310-30 to accrete the discount.
	The Company considers expected prepayments and estimates the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows for securitized consumer loans receivable held for investment to determine the expected cash flows on securitized financings and the contractual payments. The amount of contractual principal and contractual interest payments due on the securitized financings in excess of all cash flows expected as of the date of the Palm Harbor acquisition cannot be accreted into interest expense (the non-accretable difference). The remaining amount is accreted into interest expense over the remaining life of the obligation (referred to as accretable yield).
Repurchase Contingencies	'
	Repurchase Contingencies. The Company is contingently liable under terms of repurchase agreements with financial institutions providing inventory financing for independent retailers of its products. These arrangements, which are customary in the industry, provide for the repurchase of products sold to retailers in the event of default by the retailer. The risk of loss under these agreements is spread over numerous retailers. The price the Company is obligated to pay generally declines over the period of the agreement (generally 18 to 36 months, calculated from the date of sale to the retailer) and the risk of loss is further reduced by the resale value of the repurchased homes.
Representations and Warranties of Mortgages Sold	'
	Representations and Warranties of Mortgages Sold. CountryPlace sells loans to GSEs and whole-loan purchasers. In connection with these activities, CountryPlace provides to the GSEs and whole-loan purchasers, representations and warranties related to the loans sold. These representations and warranties generally relate to the ownership of the loan, the validity of the lien securing the loan, the loan's compliance with the criteria for inclusion in the sale transactions, including compliance with underwriting standards or loan criteria established by the buyer, and CountryPlace's ability to deliver documentation in compliance with applicable laws. Generally, representations and warranties may be enforced at any time over the life of the loan. Upon a breach of a representation, CountryPlace may be required to repurchase the loan or to indemnify a party for incurred losses. Repurchase demands and claims for indemnification payments are reviewed on a loan-by-loan basis to validate if there has been a breach requiring repurchase. CountryPlace manages the risk of repurchase through underwriting and quality assurance practices and by servicing the mortgage loans to investor standards. CountryPlace maintains a reserve for these contingent repurchase and indemnification obligations. This reserve of $904,000 and $926,000 as of September 27, 2014 and March 29, 2014, respectively, included in accrued liabilities, reflects management's estimate of probable loss. CountryPlace considers a variety of assumptions, including borrower performance (both actual and estimated future defaults), historical repurchase demands and loan defect rates to estimate the liability for loan repurchases and indemnifications.
Derivatives	'
	Interest Rate Lock Commitments. In originating loans for sale, CountryPlace issues interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs") to prospective borrowers and third-party originators. These IRLCs represent an agreement to extend credit to a loan applicant, or an agreement to purchase a loan from a third-party originator, whereby the interest rate on the loan is set prior to loan closing or sale. These IRLCs bind CountryPlace to fund the approved loan at the specified rate regardless of whether interest rates or market prices for similar loans have changed between the commitment date and the closing date. As such, outstanding IRLCs are subject to interest rate risk and related loan sale price risk during the period from the date of the IRLC through the earlier of the loan sale date or IRLC expiration date. The loan commitments generally range between 30 and 180 days; however, borrowers are not obligated to close the related loans. As a result, CountryPlace is subject to fallout risk related to IRLCs, which is realized if approved borrowers choose not to close on the loans within the terms of the IRLCs unless the commitment is successfully paired with another loan which may mitigate losses from fallout.
	As of September 27, 2014 CountryPlace had outstanding IRLCs with a notional amount of $8.1 million and are recorded at fair value in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). ASC 815 clarifies that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of a loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. The estimated fair values of IRLCs are based on quoted market values and are recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of IRLCs is based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan adjusted for: (i) estimated cost to complete and originate the loan and (ii) the estimated percentage of IRLCs that will result in closed mortgage loans. The initial and subsequent changes in the value of IRLCs are a component of gain (loss) on mortgage loans held for sale. During the three and six months ended September 27, 2014, CountryPlace recognized losses of $26,000 and gains of $27,000, respectively, on the outstanding IRLCs. During the three and six months ended September 28, 2013, CountryPlace recognized gains of $274,000 and $37,000, respectively, on the outstanding IRLCs.
	Forward Sales Commitments. CountryPlace manages the risk profiles of a portion of its outstanding IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale by entering into forward sales of mortgage backed securities (MBS) and whole loan sale commitments. Commitments to forward sales of whole loans are typically in an amount proportionate with the amount of IRLCs expected to close in particular time frames, assuming no change in mortgage interest rates, for the respective loan products intended for whole loan sale.
	The estimated fair values of forward sales of MBS and forward sale commitments are based on quoted market values and are recorded within other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans	'
	The Company maintains stock incentive plans whereby stock option grants or awards of restricted stock may be made to certain officers, directors and key employees. The plans, which are shareholder approved, permit the award of up to 1,350,000 shares of the Company's common stock, of which 143,171 shares were still available for grant at September 27, 2014. When options are exercised, new shares of the Company's common stock are issued. Stock options may not be granted below 100% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant and generally expire seven years from the date of grant. Stock options and awards of restricted stock typically vest over a one to five year period as determined by the plan administrator (the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which consists of independent directors). The stock incentive plans provide for accelerated vesting of stock options upon a change in control (as defined in the plans).
Fair Value Measurement	'
	In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1 –	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 –	Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3 –	Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
	When the Company uses observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less active markets, it classifies such securities as Level 2. When observable market prices for identical securities are not available, the Company prices its marketable debt instruments using non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated with observable market data; quoted market prices for similar instruments; or pricing models, such as a discounted cash flow model, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated with observable market data. Non-binding market consensus prices are based on the proprietary valuation models of pricing providers or brokers. These valuation models incorporate a number of inputs, including non-binding and binding broker quotes; observable market prices for identical or similar securities; and the internal assumptions of pricing providers or brokers that use observable market inputs and, to a lesser degree, unobservable market inputs.
Fair Value Transfer	'
	The Company's policy regarding the recording of transfers between levels is to record any such transfers at the end of the reporting period.
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Transfers of Financial Assets, Servicing of Financial Assets	'
	Mortgage Servicing. Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs") are the rights to receive a portion of the interest coupon and fees collected from the mortgagors for performing specified mortgage servicing activities, which consist of collecting loan payments, remitting principal and interest payments to investors, managing escrow accounts, performing loss mitigation activities on behalf of investors and otherwise administering the loan servicing portfolio. MSRs are initially recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value subsequent to the initial capitalization are recorded in the Company's results of operations. The Company recognizes MSRs on all loans sold to investors that meet the requirements for sale accounting and for which servicing rights are retained.
	The Company applies fair value accounting to MSRs, with all changes in fair value recorded to net revenue in accordance with ASC 860-50, Servicing Assets and Liabilities. The fair value of MSRs is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows related to servicing these loans. The revenue components of the cash flows are servicing fees, interest earned on custodial accounts and other ancillary income. The expense components include operating costs related to servicing the loans (including delinquency and foreclosure costs) and interest expenses on servicer advances that the Company believes are consistent with the assumptions major market participants use in valuing MSRs. The expected cash flows are primarily impacted by prepayment estimates, delinquencies and market discounts. Generally, the value of MSRs is expected to increase when interest rates rise and decrease when interest rates decline, due to the effect those changes in interest rates have on prepayment estimates.

Restricted_Cash_Tables

Restricted Cash (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Summary of restricted cash	'
	Restricted cash consists of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Cash related to CountryPlace customer payments to be remitted to third parties	$	7,637	$	5,371
	Cash related to CountryPlace customer payments on securitized loans to be remitted to bondholders	1,698		1,840
	Cash related to workers' compensation insurance held in trust	726		726
	Other restricted cash	557		464
		$	10,618	$	8,401

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Investments
	Investments consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Available-for-sale investment securities	$	20,318	$	19,802
	Non-marketable equity investments	6,387		5,652
		$	26,705	$	25,454
	The following tables summarize the Company's available-for-sale investment securities, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Amortized		Gross			Gross			Fair
		Cost		Unrealized			Unrealized			Value
				Gains			Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	1,977	$	—		$	(27	)	$	1,950
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,361		14			(69		)	3,306
	State and political subdivision debt securities	6,131		234			(12		)	6,353
	Corporate debt securities	2,845		11			(2		)	2,854
	Marketable equity securities	4,178		754			(127		)	4,805
	Certificates of deposit	1,050		—			—			1,050
		$	19,542	$	1,013		$	(237	)	$	20,318
		29-Mar-14
		Amortized		Gross			Gross			Fair
		Cost		Unrealized			Unrealized			Value
				Gains			Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	2,318	$	1		$	(46	)	$	2,273
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,754		13			(149		)	3,618
	State and political subdivision debt securities	5,923		155			(13		)	6,065
	Corporate debt securities	1,550		24			—			1,574
	Marketable equity securities	4,537		758			(73		)	5,222
	Certificates of deposit	1,050		—			—			1,050
		$	19,132	$	951		$	(281	)	$	19,802
	The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	942	$	(6	)	$	682		$	(21	)	$	1,624	$	(27	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	1,477		(40		)	856			(29		)	2,333		(69		)
	State and political subdivision debt securities	253		(1		)	508			(11		)	761		(12		)
	Corporate debt securities	1,525		(2		)	—			—			1,525		(2		)
	Marketable equity securities	1,051		(127		)	—			—			1,051		(127		)
		$	5,248	$	(176	)	$	2,046		$	(61	)	$	7,294	$	(237	)
		29-Mar-14
		Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	1,562	$	(40	)	$	344		$	(6	)	$	1,906	$	(46	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	2,553		(149		)	—			—			2,553		(149		)
	State and political subdivision debt securities	507		(13		)	—			—			507		(13		)
	Marketable equity securities	1,101		(73		)	—			—			1,101		(73		)
		$	5,723	$	(275	)	$	344		$	(6	)	$	6,067	$	(281	)
	Based on the Company's ability and intent to hold the investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider any investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 27, 2014.
	As of September 27, 2014, the Company's investments in marketable equity securities consist of investments in common stock of industrial and other companies ($4.4 million of the total fair value and $120,000 of the total unrealized losses) and bank trust, insurance and public utility companies ($393,000 of the total fair value and $7,000 of the total unrealized losses).
	As of March 29, 2014, the Company's investments in marketable equity securities consisted of investments in common stock of industrial and other companies ($4.7 million of the total fair value and $64,000 of the total unrealized losses) and bank trust, insurance and public utility companies ($478,000 of the total fair value and $9,000 of the total unrealized losses).
	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company's investments in debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown in the table below (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		27-Sep-14					29-Mar-14
		Amortized		Fair			Amortized			Fair
		Cost		Value			Cost			Value
	Due in less than one year	$	3,497	$	3,512		$	2,006		$	2,017
	Due after one year through five years	2,348		2,358			2,908			2,949
	Due after five years through ten years	2,057		2,040			924			872
	Due after ten years	6,412		6,553			7,707			7,692
		$	14,314	$	14,463		$	13,545		$	13,530
	Realized gains and losses from the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method. Gross gains realized on the sales of investment securities for the three and six months ended ended September 27, 2014 were approximately $123,000 and $426,000, respectively. Gross losses realized were approximately $11,000 and $79,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014. Gross gains realized on the sales of investment securities for the three and six months ended ended September 28, 2013 were approximately $396,000 and $464,000, respectively. Gross losses realized were approximately $48,000 and $84,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended September 28, 2013.
Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Investments consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Available-for-sale investment securities	$	20,318	$	19,802
	Non-marketable equity investments	6,387		5,652
		$	26,705	$	25,454
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'
	The following tables summarize the Company's available-for-sale investment securities, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Amortized		Gross			Gross			Fair
		Cost		Unrealized			Unrealized			Value
				Gains			Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	1,977	$	—		$	(27	)	$	1,950
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,361		14			(69		)	3,306
	State and political subdivision debt securities	6,131		234			(12		)	6,353
	Corporate debt securities	2,845		11			(2		)	2,854
	Marketable equity securities	4,178		754			(127		)	4,805
	Certificates of deposit	1,050		—			—			1,050
		$	19,542	$	1,013		$	(237	)	$	20,318
		29-Mar-14
		Amortized		Gross			Gross			Fair
		Cost		Unrealized			Unrealized			Value
				Gains			Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	2,318	$	1		$	(46	)	$	2,273
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,754		13			(149		)	3,618
	State and political subdivision debt securities	5,923		155			(13		)	6,065
	Corporate debt securities	1,550		24			—			1,574
	Marketable equity securities	4,537		758			(73		)	5,222
	Certificates of deposit	1,050		—			—			1,050
		$	19,132	$	951		$	(281	)	$	19,802
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'
	The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	942	$	(6	)	$	682		$	(21	)	$	1,624	$	(27	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	1,477		(40		)	856			(29		)	2,333		(69		)
	State and political subdivision debt securities	253		(1		)	508			(11		)	761		(12		)
	Corporate debt securities	1,525		(2		)	—			—			1,525		(2		)
	Marketable equity securities	1,051		(127		)	—			—			1,051		(127		)
		$	5,248	$	(176	)	$	2,046		$	(61	)	$	7,294	$	(237	)
		29-Mar-14
		Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	U.S. Treasury and government debt securities	$	1,562	$	(40	)	$	344		$	(6	)	$	1,906	$	(46	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities	2,553		(149		)	—			—			2,553		(149		)
	State and political subdivision debt securities	507		(13		)	—			—			507		(13		)
	Marketable equity securities	1,101		(73		)	—			—			1,101		(73		)
		$	5,723	$	(275	)	$	344		$	(6	)	$	6,067	$	(281	)
Contractual Maturity of Investment Securities	'
	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company's investments in debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown in the table below (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		27-Sep-14					29-Mar-14
		Amortized		Fair			Amortized			Fair
		Cost		Value			Cost			Value
	Due in less than one year	$	3,497	$	3,512		$	2,006		$	2,017
	Due after one year through five years	2,348		2,358			2,908			2,949
	Due after five years through ten years	2,057		2,040			924			872
	Due after ten years	6,412		6,553			7,707			7,692
		$	14,314	$	14,463		$	13,545		$	13,530

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of inventories	'
	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		March 29,
		2014		2014
	Raw materials	$	23,778	$	22,571
	Work in process	7,016		6,835
	Finished goods and other	42,781		40,323
		$	73,575	$	69,729

Consumer_Loans_Receivable_Tabl

Consumer Loans Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Consumer Loans Receivable	'
	The following table summarizes consumer loans receivable (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Loans held for investment (acquired as part of the Palm Harbor transaction)	$	82,737		$	87,596
	Loans held for investment (originated after the Palm Harbor transaction)	4,286			1,885
	Loans held for sale	10,658			6,741
	Construction advances	3,476			2,403
	Consumer loans receivable	101,157			98,625
	Deferred financing fees and other, net	(522		)	(341		)
	Consumer loans receivable, net	$	100,635		$	98,284
Acquired Consumer Loans Receivable Held for Investment	'
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
		(in thousands)
	Consumer loans receivable held for investment – contractual amount	$	207,488		$	223,388
	Purchase discount
	Accretable	(75,301		)	(77,737		)
	Non-accretable	(49,148		)	(57,672		)
	Less consumer loans receivable reclassified as other assets	(302		)	(383		)
	Total acquired consumer loans receivable held for investment, net	$	82,737		$	87,596
Accretable Yield Movement on Acquired Consumer Loans Receivable	'
	The changes in accretable yield on acquired consumer loans receivable held for investment were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance at the beginning of the period	$	74,794		$	86,467		$	77,737		$	91,291
	Accretion	(2,849		)	(3,048		)	(5,744		)	(6,164		)
	Reclassifications from (to) non-accretable discount	3,356			398			3,308			(1,310		)
	Balance at the end of the period	$	75,301		$	83,817		$	75,301		$	83,817
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'
	The following table disaggregates gross consumer loans receivable as of September 27, 2014, for each class by portfolio segment and credit quality indicator as of the time of origination (in thousands):
		Consumer Loans Held for Investment
		Securitized			Securitized			Unsecuritized			Construction			Consumer Loans Held		Total
		2005			2007						Advances			For Sale
	Asset Class
	Credit Quality Indicator
	Chattel loans
	0-619	$	1,079		$	616		$	864		$	—		$	—	$	2,559
	620-719	15,909			10,858			2,506			—			—		29,273
	720+	17,818			11,742			1,652			—			—		31,212
	Subtotal	34,806			23,216			5,022			—			—		63,044
	Conforming mortgages
	0-619	—			—			270			139			90		499
	620-719	—			—			2,204			2,484			8,605		13,293
	720+	—			—			10			853			1,963		2,826
	Subtotal	—			—			2,484			3,476			10,658		16,618
	Non-conforming mortgages
	0-619	92			726			1,932			—			—		2,750
	620-719	1,539			6,162			4,042			—			—		11,743
	720+	1,879			3,978			1,130			—			—		6,987
	Subtotal	3,510			10,866			7,104			—			—		21,480
	Other loans
	Subtotal	—			—			15			—			—		15
		$	38,316		$	34,082		$	14,625		$	3,476		$	10,658	$	101,157

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_1

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Inventory Finance Receivables	'
	Inventory finance notes receivables, net, consist of the following by class of financing notes receivable (in thousands):
		September 27,				March 29,
		2014				2014
	Direct inventory finance notes receivable	$	21,239			$	19,879
	Participation inventory finance notes receivable	1,743				1,568
	Allowance for loan loss	(134		)		(139		)
		$	22,848			$	21,308
Changes in the Allowance for Loan Losses on Inventory Finance Receivables	'
	he following table represents changes in the estimated allowance for loan losses, including related additions and deductions to the allowance for loan loss applicable to the direct inventory finance notes receivable (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		September 27,				September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	128			$	210		$	139		$	350
	Provision for inventory finance credit losses	6				(1		)	(5		)	(98		)
	Loans charged off, net of recoveries	—				(3		)	—			(46		)
	Balance at end of period	$	134			$	206		$	134		$	206
Allowance for Loan Losses and Inventory Finance Receivables By Class Individually and Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	'
	The following table disaggregates inventory finance notes receivable and the estimated allowance for loan loss for each class of financing receivable by evaluation methodology (in thousands):
		Direct Inventory Finance							Participation Inventory Finance
		September 27,				March 29,			September 27,			March 29,
		2014				2014			2014			2014
	Inventory finance notes receivable:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	13,175			$	12,202		$	—		$	—
	Individually evaluated for impairment	8,064				7,677			1,743			1,568
		$	21,239			$	19,879		$	1,743		$	1,568
	Allowance for loan loss:
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	(134	)		$	(126	)	$	—		$	—
	Individually evaluated for impairment	—				(13		)	—			—
		$	(134	)		$	(139	)	$	—		$	—
Inventory Finance Receivables by Class and Internal Credit Quality Indicator	'
	The following table disaggregates the Company's inventory finance receivables by class and credit quality indicator (in thousands):
		Direct Inventory Finance							Participation Inventory Finance
		September 27,				March 29,			September 27,			March 29,
		2014				2014			2014			2014
	Risk profile based on payment activity:
	Performing	$	21,066			$	19,477		$	1,743		$	1,568
	Watch list	—				—			—			—
	Nonperforming	173				402			—			—
		$	21,239			$	19,879		$	1,743		$	1,568
Geographic Concentration of Inventory Finance Receivables in Key States	'
	The Company has concentrations of inventory finance notes receivable related to factory-built homes located in the following states, measured as a percentage of inventory finance receivables principal balance outstanding:
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Florida	24	%		24.4	%
	Texas	18.7	%		14.9	%
	Arizona	13.9	%		10.3	%
	Colorado	12.9	%		22	%

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
	Land	$	18,908		$	22,098
	Buildings and improvements	25,936			25,909
	Machinery and equipment	16,549			15,908
		61,393			63,915
	Accumulated depreciation	(16,802		)	(15,688		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	44,591		$	48,227

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles1

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and other intangibles consist of the following (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14							29-Mar-14
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross		Accumulated			Net
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying
		Amount					Amount		Amount					Amount
	Indefinite lived:
	Goodwill	$	67,346	$	—		$	67,346	$	67,346	$	—		$	67,346
	Trademarks and trade names	6,250		—			6,250		6,250		—			6,250
	State insurance licenses	1,100		—			1,100		1,100		—			1,100
	Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	74,696		—			74,696		74,696		—			74,696
	Finite lived:
	Customer relationships	6,200		(4,397		)	1,803		6,200		(3,767		)	2,433
	Technology	900		(322		)	578		900		(275		)	625
	Insurance policies and renewal rights	374		(85		)	289		374		(73		)	301
	Total goodwill and other intangible assets	$	82,170	$	(4,804	)	$	77,366	$	82,170	$	(4,115	)	$	78,055

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 27,		29-Mar-14
		2014
	Salaries, wages and benefits	$	15,753	$	15,780
	Unearned insurance premiums	12,644		11,326
	Customer deposits	11,028		10,827
	Estimated warranties	9,393		9,262
	Deferred margin	4,439		4,074
	Accrued insurance	3,572		4,082
	Accrued volume rebates	3,296		2,540
	Liabilities related to consumer loans sold	3,072		3,435
	Insurance loss reserves	2,136		986
	Accrued taxes	1,970		1,766
	Reserve for repurchase commitments	1,850		1,845
	Other	6,691		7,596
		$	75,844	$	73,519

Warranties_Tables

Warranties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Activity in the liability for estimated warranties	'
	Activity in the liability for estimated warranties was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	9,388		$	8,509		$	9,262		$	8,202
	Charged to costs and expenses	3,072			2,800			6,250			5,518
	Payments and deductions	(3,067		)	(2,639		)	(6,119		)	(5,050		)
	Balance at end of period	$	9,393		$	8,670		$	9,393		$	8,670

Debt_Obligations_Tables

Debt Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Obligations	'
	Debt obligations consist of amounts related to loans sold that did not qualify for loan sale accounting treatment. The following table summarizes debt obligations (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Acquired securitized financings (acquired as part of the Palm Harbor transaction)
	Securitized financing 2005-1	$	30,913		$	33,291
	Securitized financing 2007-1	34,471			36,761
	Other secured financings	2,730			—
	Total securitized financings and other, net	$	68,114		$	70,052
Acquired Securitized Financings	'
	The following table summarizes acquired securitized financings (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Securitized financings – contractual amount	$	80,526		$	85,251
	Purchase discount
	Accretable	(15,142		)	(15,199		)
	Non-accretable (1)	—			—
	Total acquired securitized financings, net	$	65,384		$	70,052
	(1) There is no non-accretable purchase discount, as the contractual payments on acquired securitized financing are determined by the cash collections from the underlying loans.
Accretable Yield Movement on Acquired Securitized Financings	'
	The changes in accretable yield on securitized financings were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance at the beginning of the period	$	14,268		$	18,879		$	15,199		$	19,916
	Accretion	(1,034		)	(1,088		)	(2,095		)	(2,238		)
	Adjustment to cash flows	1,908			652			2,038			765
	Balance at the end of the period	$	15,142		$	18,443		$	15,142		$	18,443

Reinsurance_Tables

Reinsurance (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Insurance [Abstract]	'
Reinsurance Effect on Premiums Written and Earned	'
	The effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		27-Sep-14						28-Sep-13
		Written			Earned			Written			Earned
	Direct premiums	$	3,188		$	3,190		$	2,833		$	2,421
	Assumed premiums—nonaffiliate	4,951			4,641			4,368			3,739
	Ceded premiums—nonaffiliate	(2,448		)	(2,448		)	(1,838		)	(1,838		)
	Net premiums	$	5,691		$	5,383		$	5,363		$	4,322
		Six Months Ended
		27-Sep-14						28-Sep-13
		Written			Earned			Written			Earned
	Direct premiums	$	6,764		$	6,264		$	5,741		$	4,530
	Assumed premiums—nonaffiliate	10,250			9,012			8,313			7,216
	Ceded premiums—nonaffiliate	(4,757		)	(4,757		)	(3,459		)	(3,459		)
	Net premiums	$	12,257		$	10,519		$	10,595		$	8,287

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Repurchase Contingencies [Roll Forward]	'
Loan Contracts with Off-Balance Sheet Commitments	'
	Loan contracts with off-balance sheet commitments are summarized below (in thousands):
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Construction loan contract amount	$	9,739		$	5,623
	Cumulative advances	(3,476		)	(2,403		)
	Remaining construction contingent commitment	$	6,263		$	3,220

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	'
	The following table represents changes in stockholders' equity for the six months ended September 27, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
					Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive income		Total
		Common Stock
		Shares	Amount
	Balance, March 29, 2014	8,844,824	$	88	$	232,081	$	57,828	$	436	$	290,433
	Stock option exercises and associated tax benefits	12,625	1		3,356		—		—		3,357
	Share-based compensation	—	—		1,114		—		—		1,114
	Net income	—	—		—		11,226		—		11,226
	Other comprehensive income (1)	—	—		—		—		66		66
	Balance, September 27, 2014	8,857,449	$	89	$	236,551	$	69,054	$	502	$	306,196
	-1	Other comprehensive income is comprised of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments. Unrealized gains before tax on available-for-sale investments were $106,000 for the six months ended September 27, 2014.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock Options Activity	'
	The following table summarizes the option activity within the Company's stock-based compensation plans for the six months ended September 27, 2014:
		Number
		of Shares
	Outstanding at March 29, 2014	443,900
	Granted	76,730
	Exercised	(12,625	)
	Canceled or expired	(2,525	)
	Outstanding at September 27, 2014	505,480
	Exercisable at September 27, 2014	345,500

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share Computation	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		September 27,		September 28,		September 27,		September 28,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income attributable to Cavco common stockholders	$	5,467	$	4,310	$	11,226	$	6,136
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic	8,852,860		8,422,353		8,850,509		7,689,538
	Common stock equivalents—treasury stock method	161,663		124,673		162,917		98,328
	Diluted	9,014,523		8,547,026		9,013,426		7,787,866
	Net income per share attributable to Cavco common stockholders:
	Basic	$	0.62	$	0.51	$	1.27	$	0.8
	Diluted	$	0.61	$	0.5	$	1.25	$	0.79

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Summary of the Fair Value and Carrying Value of Financial Instruments	'
	The book value and estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14						29-Mar-14
		Book			Estimated			Book			Estimated
		Value			Fair Value			Value			Fair Value
	Available for sale securities (1)	$	20,318		$	20,318		$	19,802		$	19,802
	Non-marketable equity investments (2)	6,387			6,387			5,652			5,652
	Consumer loans receivable (3)	100,635			136,783			98,284			131,384
	Interest rate lock commitment derivatives (4)	12			12			(14		)	(14		)
	Forward loan sale commitment derivatives (4)	(11		)	(11		)	24			24
	Inventory finance receivable (5)	22,848			22,848			21,308			21,308
	Securitized financings (6)	68,114			72,807			70,052			74,574
	Mortgage servicing rights (7)	395			395			350			350
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
	Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Securities issued by the U.S Treasury and Government (1)	$	1,950		$	—		$	1,950		$	—
	Mortgage-backed securities (1)	3,306			—			3,306			—
	Securities issued by states and political subdivisions (1)	6,353			—			6,353			—
	Corporate debt securities (1)	2,854			—			2,854			—
	Marketable equity securities (1)	4,805			4,805			—			—
	Interest rate lock commitment derivatives (2)	12			—			—			12
	Forward loan sale commitment derivatives (2)	(11		)	—			—			(11		)
	Mortgage servicing rights (3)	395			—			—			395
	-1	Unrealized gains or losses on investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date
	-2	Gains or losses on derivatives are recognized in current period earnings through cost of sales.
	-3	Changes in the fair value of mortgage servicing rights are recognized in the current period earnings through net revenue.
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure	'
	Financial instruments for which fair value is disclosed but not required to be recognized in the balance sheet on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
		27-Sep-14
		Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Loans held for investment	$	121,923		$	—		$	—		$	121,923
	Loans held for sale	11,384			—			11,384			—
	Loans held—construction advances	3,476			—			—			3,476
	Inventory finance receivable	22,848			—			—			22,848
	Securitized financings	72,807			—			72,807			—
	Non-marketable equity investments	6,387			—			—			6,387
Assumptions for Mortgage Servicing Rights	'
		September 27,			March 29,
		2014			2014
	Number of loans serviced with MSRs	3,027			2,743
	Weighted average servicing fee (basis points)	30.21			30.54
	Capitalized servicing multiple	37.27		%	35.77		%
	Capitalized servicing rate (basis points)	11.26			10.93
	Serviced portfolio with MSRs (in thousands)	$	351,054		$	320,462
	Mortgage servicing rights (in thousands)	$	395		$	350

Business_Segment_Information_T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segment Information	'
	The following table details net revenue and income before income taxes by segment (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue:
	Factory-built housing	$	126,378		$	117,803		$	252,643		$	240,055
	Financial services	12,937			12,023			25,836			23,758
		$	139,315		$	129,826		$	278,479		$	263,813
	Income before income taxes:
	Factory-built housing	$	8,697		$	7,077		$	19,444		$	14,081
	Financial services	3,010			3,008			4,334			4,995
	General corporate charges	(3,007		)	(3,356		)	(6,136		)	(6,308		)
		$	8,700		$	6,729		$	17,642		$	12,768

Basis_of_Presentation_Principl

Basis of Presentation (Principles of Consolidation) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Jul. 22, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Nov. 05, 2014
		Segment	Fleetwood Homes [Member]	Third Avenue Management LLC [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
		store
		factories
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets	'	'	'	'	($4,700,000)
Number of operating segments	'	2	'	'	'
Number of operating manufacturing facilities	'	15	'	'	'
Number of Stores	'	46	'	'	'
Stock issued during period, shares, new issues	1,867,370	'	'	'	'
Percentage owenership by Cavco	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Percentage of Interest Owned by Related Party	'	'	'	19.50%	'

Restricted_Cash_Details

Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of restricted cash	'	'
Restricted cash	$9,335	$7,213
Restricted cash, Noncurrent	1,283	1,188
Total restricted cash	10,618	8,401
Cash related to CountryPlace customer payments to be remitted to third parties [Member]	'	'
Summary of restricted cash	'	'
Restricted cash	7,637	5,371
Cash related to CountryPlace customers' principal and interest payments on securitized loans to be remitted to bondholders [Member]	'	'
Summary of restricted cash	'	'
Restricted cash	1,698	1,840
Cash related to workers' compensation insurance held in trust [Member]	'	'
Summary of restricted cash	'	'
Restricted cash, Noncurrent	726	726
Other restricted cash [Member]	'	'
Summary of restricted cash	'	'
Restricted cash, Noncurrent	$557	$464

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$20,318	$19,802
Equity Method Investments	6,387	5,652
Investments	$26,705	$25,454

Investments_Details_1

Investments (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$19,542,000	$19,132,000
Total Amortized Cost - Available-for-sale Securities	19,542,000	19,132,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,013,000	951,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	-237,000	-281,000
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Debt Securities	14,463,000	13,530,000
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Securities	20,318,000	19,802,000
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Amortized Cost - Available-for sale Debt Securities	1,977,000	2,318,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	1,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	-27,000	-46,000
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Debt Securities	1,950,000	2,273,000
Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Amortized Cost - Available-for sale Debt Securities	3,361,000	3,754,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	14,000	13,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	-69,000	-149,000
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Debt Securities	3,306,000	3,618,000
States and political subdivisions [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Amortized Cost - Available-for sale Debt Securities	6,131,000	5,923,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	234,000	155,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	-12,000	-13,000
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Debt Securities	6,353,000	6,065,000
Corporate debt securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Amortized Cost - Available-for sale Debt Securities	2,845,000	1,550,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	11,000	24,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,000	0
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Debt Securities	2,854,000	1,574,000
Marketable equity securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Amortized Cost - Available-for-sale Equity Securities	4,178,000	4,537,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	754,000	758,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	-127,000	-73,000
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Equity Securities	4,805,000	5,222,000
Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Category	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,050,000	1,050,000
Total Amortized Cost - Available-for-sale Securities	1,050,000	1,050,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Securities	$1,050,000	$1,050,000

Investments_Details_2

Investments (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'	'
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$5,248	$5,723
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,046	344
Total Fair Value	7,294	6,067
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	-176	-275
12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses	-61	-6
Total Unrealized Losses	-237	-281
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies [Member]	'	'
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'	'
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	942	1,562
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	682	344
Total Fair Value	1,624	1,906
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	-6	-40
12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses	-21	-6
Total Unrealized Losses	-27	-46
Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'	'
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	1,477	2,553
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	856	0
Total Fair Value	2,333	2,553
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	-40	-149
12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses	-29	0
Total Unrealized Losses	-69	-149
States and political subdivisions [Member]	'	'
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'	'
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	253	507
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	508	0
Total Fair Value	761	507
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	-1	-13
12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses	-11	0
Total Unrealized Losses	-12	-13
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'	'
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	1,525	'
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	'
Total Fair Value	1,525	'
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	-2	'
12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses	0	'
Total Unrealized Losses	-2	'
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'	'
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	1,051	1,101
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Total Fair Value	1,051	1,101
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	-127	-73
12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Unrealized Losses	($127)	($73)

Investments_Details_3

Investments (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Contractual Maturity of Investment Securities	'	'
Due in less than one year, Amortized Cost	$3,497	$2,006
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost	2,348	2,908
Due after five years through ten years, Amortized Cost	2,057	924
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost	6,412	7,707
Total Amortized Cost	14,314	13,545
Due in less than one year, Fair Value	3,512	2,017
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value	2,358	2,949
Due after five years through ten years, Fair Value	2,040	872
Due after ten years, Fair Value	6,553	7,692
Total Fair Value - Available-for-sale Debt Securities	$14,463	$13,530

Investments_Details_Textual

Investments (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
					Common stock of industrial and other companies [Member]	Common stock of industrial and other companies [Member]	Common stock of bank trust, insurance, and public utility companies [Member]	Common stock of bank trust, insurance, and public utility companies [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair Value	'	'	'	'	$4,400,000	$4,700,000	$393,000	$478,000
Total unrealized losses	'	'	'	'	120,000	64,000	7,000	-9,000
Investments (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Value of investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross gains realized	123,000	396,000	426,000	464,000	'	'	'	'
Gross losses realized	($11,000)	($48,000)	($79,000)	($84,000)	'	'	'	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of inventories	'	'
Raw materials	$23,778	$22,571
Work in process	7,016	6,835
Finished goods and other	42,781	40,323
Total Inventories	$73,575	$69,729

Consumer_Loans_Receivable_Summ

Consumer Loans Receivable (Summary of Consumer Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Consumer Loans Receivable	'	'
Loans held for investment (acquired on Palm Harbor Acquisition Date)	$82,737	$87,596
Loans held for investment (originated after Palm Harbor Acquisition Date)	4,286	1,885
Loans held for sale	10,658	6,741
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross, Consumer, Construction	3,476	2,403
Consumer loans receivable	101,157	98,625
Deferred financing fees and other, net	-522	-341
Consumer loans receivable, net	$100,635	$98,284

Consumer_Loans_Receivable_Summ1

Consumer Loans Receivable (Summary of Acquired Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquired Consumer Loans Receivable Held for Investment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Consumer loans receivable held for investment - contractual amount	$207,488	'	$223,388	'	'	'
Purchase discount, accretable	-75,301	-74,794	-77,737	-83,817	-86,467	-91,291
Purchase discount, non-accretable	-49,148	'	-57,672	'	'	'
Less consumer loans receivable reclassified as other assets	-302	'	-383	'	'	'
Total acquired consumer loans receivable held for investment, net	$82,737	'	$87,596	'	'	'

Consumer_Loans_Receivable_Chan

Consumer Loans Receivable (Changes in Accretable Yield on Acquired Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Accretable Yield Movement on Acquired Consumer Loans Receivable	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$74,794	$86,467	$77,737	$91,291
Accretion	-2,849	-3,048	-5,744	-6,164
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Reclassifications from Nonaccretable Difference	3,356	398	3,308	-1,310
Balance at the end of the period	$75,301	$83,817	$75,301	$83,817

Consumer_Loans_Receivable_Narr

Consumer Loans Receivable (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
	Score
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Credit scores at time of loan origination	3
Other states with concentrations greater than minimum	'0
Percentage concentration of consumer loans receivable	10.00%
TEXAS	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Consumer Loans Receivable Geographical Concentration Percentage	42.30%

Consumer_Loans_Receivable_Cons

Consumer Loans Receivable (Consumer Loan Receivables by Segment and Credit Quality Indicator) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	$101,157	$98,625
Loans and Leases Receivable, Geographic Territories of Business	'0	'
Chattel Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	63,044	'
Chattel Loans Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,559	'
Chattel Loans Range One [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	0	'
Chattel Loans Range One [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	619	'
Chattel Loans Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	29,273	'
Chattel Loans Range Two [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	620	'
Chattel Loans Range Two [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	719	'
Chattel Loans Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	31,212	'
Chattel Loans Range Three [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	720	'
Conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	16,618	'
Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	499	'
Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	0	'
Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	619	'
Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	13,293	'
Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	620	'
Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	719	'
Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,826	'
Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	720	'
Non-conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	21,480	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,750	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	0	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	619	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	11,743	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	620	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	719	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	6,987	'
Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Asset class credit quality indicator	720	'
Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	15	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	38,316	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Chattel Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	34,806	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Chattel Loans Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,079	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	15,909	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	17,818	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Non-conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	3,510	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	92	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,539	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,879	'
Loans Securitized 2005 [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	34,082	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Chattel Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	23,216	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Chattel Loans Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	616	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	10,858	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	11,742	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Non-conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	10,866	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	726	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	6,162	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	3,978	'
Loans Securitized 2007 [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	14,625	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Chattel Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	5,022	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Chattel Loans Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	864	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,506	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,652	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,484	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	270	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,204	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	10	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Non-conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	7,104	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,932	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	4,042	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,130	'
Loans Unsecuritized [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	15	'
Construction Advances [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	3,476	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Chattel Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Chattel Loans Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	3,476	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	139	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	2,484	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	853	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Non-conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Construction Advances [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	10,658	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Chattel Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Chattel Loans Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Chattel Loans Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	10,658	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	90	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	8,605	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	1,963	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Non-conforming Mortgages [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range One [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Two [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Non Conforming Mortgages Range Three [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	0	'
Consumer Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Gross Consumer Loans Receivable by Portfolio Segment and Credit Risk Score	'	'
Consumer loans receivable	$0	'

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_2

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Inventory Finance Notes Receivables, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Finance Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	($134)	($128)	($139)	($206)	($210)	($350)
Financing Receivable, Net	22,848	'	21,308	'	'	'
Direct inventory finance receivables [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Inventory Finance Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	21,239	'	19,879	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	-134	'	-139	'	'	'
Participation inventory finance receivables [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Inventory Finance Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,743	'	1,568	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	$0	'	$0	'	'	'

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_3

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Changes in the Estimated Allowance for Loan Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Changes in the Allowance for Loan Losses on Inventory Finance Receivables	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$128	$210	$139	$350
Provision for inventory finance credit losses	6	-1	-5	-98
Loans charged off, net of recoveries	0	-3	0	-46
Balance at end of period	$134	$206	$134	$206

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_4

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Finance Receivables by Evaluation Methodology) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for loan losses and inventory finance receivables by class individually and collectively evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	($134)	($128)	($139)	($206)	($210)	($350)
Direct Inventory Finance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses and inventory finance receivables by class individually and collectively evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	13,175	'	12,202	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	8,064	'	7,677	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	21,239	'	19,879	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss: collectively evaluated for impairment	-134	'	-126	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss: individually evaluated for impairment	0	'	-13	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	-134	'	-139	'	'	'
Participation Inventory Finance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses and inventory finance receivables by class individually and collectively evaluated for impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	0	'	0	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	1,743	'	1,568	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,743	'	1,568	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss: collectively evaluated for impairment	0	'	0	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss: individually evaluated for impairment	0	'	0	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	$0	'	$0	'	'	'

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_5

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Inventory Finance Receivables by Class and Credit Quality Indicator) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Direct Inventory Finance [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	$21,239	$19,879
Direct Inventory Finance [Member] | Performing [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	21,066	19,477
Direct Inventory Finance [Member] | Watch list [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	0	0
Direct Inventory Finance [Member] | Nonperforming [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	173	402
Participation Inventory Finance [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,743	1,568
Participation Inventory Finance [Member] | Performing [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,743	1,568
Participation Inventory Finance [Member] | Watch list [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	0	0
Participation Inventory Finance [Member] | Nonperforming [Member]	'	'
Risk profile based on payment activity	'	'
Financing Receivable, Gross	$0	$0

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_6

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Concentrations of Inventory Finance Receivables) (Details)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Florida [Member]	'	'
Geographic Concentration of Inventory Finance Receivables in Key States	'	'
Inventory finance receivables concentrations	24.00%	24.40%
Texas [Member]	'	'
Geographic Concentration of Inventory Finance Receivables in Key States	'	'
Inventory finance receivables concentrations	18.70%	14.90%
Arizona [Member]	'	'
Geographic Concentration of Inventory Finance Receivables in Key States	'	'
Inventory finance receivables concentrations	13.90%	10.30%
Colorado [Member]	'	'
Geographic Concentration of Inventory Finance Receivables in Key States	'	'
Inventory finance receivables concentrations	12.90%	22.00%

Inventory_Finance_Receivables_7

Inventory Finance Receivables and Allowance for Loan Loss (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	$134	$206	$128	$139	$210	$350
Due days for loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis and accruing loans with principal payments past	'90 days or more	'	'	'	'	'
Due days for loans on nonaccrual status when interest is past due and remains unpaid	'90 days or more	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of principal balance of the inventory finance receivables	'excess of 10% of the principal balance of the inventory finance receivables	'excess of 10% of the principal balance of the inventory finance receivables	'	'	'	'
Percentage concentration of inventory finance receivables	10.00%	'	'	10.00%	'	'
Inventory Finance Receivable Principal Balance Concentration	47.90%	'	'	33.40%	'	'

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$61,393	$63,915
Accumulated depreciation	-16,802	-15,688
Property, plant and equipment, net	44,591	48,227
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	18,908	22,098
Buildings and improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	25,936	25,909
Machinery and equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$16,549	$15,908

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Useful lives	'10 years
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Useful lives	'39 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Useful lives	'3 years
Machinery and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Useful lives	'25 years

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles2

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Summary of Goodwill and Other Intangibles) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Indefinite lived:	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$74,696	$74,696
Net Carrying Amount	74,696	74,696
Finite lived:	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-4,804	-4,115
Gross Carrying Amount	82,170	82,170
Net Carrying Amount	77,366	78,055
Customer relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite lived:	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	6,200	6,200
Accumulated Amortization	-4,397	-3,767
Net Carrying Amount	1,803	2,433
Technology [Member]	'	'
Finite lived:	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	900	900
Accumulated Amortization	-322	-275
Net Carrying Amount	578	625
Insurance policies and renewal rights [Member]	'	'
Finite lived:	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	374	374
Accumulated Amortization	-85	-73
Net Carrying Amount	289	301
Goodwill [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	67,346	67,346
Trademarks and trade names [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite lived intangible assets including goodwill.	6,250	6,250
State insurance licenses [Member]	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite lived intangible assets including goodwill.	$1,100	$1,100

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles3

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Impairment expense	'	'	$0	'
Amortization expense on intangible assets	$344,000	$345,000	$689,000	$690,000
Insurance policies and renewal rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangibles, estimated useful life	'	'	'15 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangibles, estimated useful life	'	'	'4 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Technology [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangibles, estimated useful life	'	'	'7 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangibles, estimated useful life	'	'	'11 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Technology [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangibles, estimated useful life	'	'	'10 years	'

Accrued_Liabilities_Details

Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Accrued liabilities	'	'
Salaries, wages and benefits	$15,753,000	$15,780,000
Unearned insurance premiums	12,644,000	11,326,000
Customer deposits	11,028,000	10,827,000
Estimated warranties	9,393,000	9,262,000
Deferred margin	4,439,000	4,074,000
Accrued insurance	3,572,000	4,082,000
Accrued Volume Rebates	3,296,000	2,540,000
Liabilities Related To Consumer Loans Sold	3,072,000	3,435,000
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported and Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims	2,136,000	986,000
Taxes Payable, Current	1,970,000	1,766,000
Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Repurchase Liability	1,850,000	1,845,000
Other	6,691,000	7,596,000
Total accrued liabilities	$75,844,000	$73,519,000

Warranties_Activity_for_Estima

Warranties (Activity for Estimated Warranty Liability) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Accrual for estimated warranties	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$9,388	$8,509	$9,262	$8,202
Charged to costs and expenses	3,072	2,800	6,250	5,518
Payments and deductions	-3,067	-2,639	-6,119	-5,050
Balance at end of period	$9,393	$8,670	$9,393	$8,670

Warranties_Narrative_Details

Warranties (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Warranties against manufacturing defects	'1 year

Debt_Obligations_Summary_of_De

Debt Obligations (Summary of Debt Obligations) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Obligations	'	'
Securitized financing 2005-1	$30,913	$33,291
Securitized financing 2007-1	34,471	36,761
Other Secured Financings	2,730	0
Total debt obligations	$68,114	$70,052

Debt_Obligations_Summarizes_Se

Debt Obligations (Summarizes Securitized Financings) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014		Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014		Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquired Securitized Financings	'		'	'		'	'	'
Securitized financings - contractual amount	$80,526		'	$85,251		'	'	'
Purchase Discount	'		'	'		'	'	'
Accretable yield	-15,142		-14,268	-15,199		-18,443	-18,879	-19,916
Non-accretable difference	0	[1]	'	0	[1]	'	'	'
Total securitized financings, net	$65,384		'	$70,052		'	'	'
[1]	There is no non-accretable purchase discount, as the contractual payments on acquired securitized financing are determined by the cash collections from the underlying loans.

Debt_Obligations_Changes_in_Ac

Debt Obligations (Changes in Accretable Yield on Securitized Financings) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Accretable Yield Movement on Acquired Securitized Financings	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$14,268	$18,879	$15,199	$19,916
Accretion	-1,034	-1,088	-2,095	-2,238
Adjustment to cash flows	1,908	652	2,038	765
Balance at the end of the period	$15,142	$18,443	$15,142	$18,443

Debt_Obligations_Narrative_Det

Debt Obligations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2007	Jul. 31, 2005	Mar. 22, 2007	Jul. 12, 2005
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Issuance Dates	22-Mar-07	12-Jul-05	'	'
Total amount of loans included in initial securitization	'	'	$116.50	$141
Total amount of bonds issued to fund initial securitization	'	'	101.9	118.4
Bonds maturity term	'2008 through 2017	'2006 through 2015	'	'
Class A-1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of bonds	'	'	28.9	36.3
Coupon rate	'	'	5.48%	4.23%
Class A-2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of bonds	'	'	23.4	27.4
Coupon rate	'	'	5.23%	4.42%
Class A-3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of bonds	'	'	24.5	27.3
Coupon rate	'	'	5.59%	4.80%
Class A-4 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of bonds	'	'	$25.10	$27.40
Coupon rate	'	'	5.85%	5.20%
Securitized Financing 2005-1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected weighted average maturity	'	'4 years 7 months 28 days	'	'
Securitized Financing 2007-1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected weighted average maturity	'4 years 10 months 10 days	'	'	'

Reinsurance_Details

Reinsurance (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Reinsurance Effect on Premiums Written and Earned	'	'	'	'
Direct premiums Written	$3,188	$2,833	$6,764	$5,741
Assumed premiums - nonaffiliate Written	4,951	4,368	10,250	8,313
Ceded premiums - nonaffiliate Written	-2,448	-1,838	-4,757	-3,459
Net premiums Written	5,691	5,363	12,257	10,595
Direct premiums Earned	3,190	2,421	6,264	4,530
Assumed premiums - nonaffiliate Earned	4,641	3,739	9,012	7,216
Ceded premiums - nonaffiliate Earned	-2,448	-1,838	-4,757	-3,459
Net premiums Earned	$5,383	$4,322	$10,519	$8,287

Reinsurance_Details_Textual

Reinsurance (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Insurance [Abstract]	'
Insurance policies maximum coverage per claim	$300,000
Insurance policies coverage per claim ceded to reinsurers	225,000
Insurance policy risk of loss maintained per claim	75,000
Catastrophic losses recoverable in excess of amount	1,000,000
Aggregate catastrophic losses recoverable in excess of amount	$20,000,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014
			Letter of Credit [Member]	CountryPlace [Member]	CountryPlace [Member]	CountryPlace [Member]	CountryPlace [Member]	Reinsurance Obligations [Member]	State Licensing Requirements [Member]
								Letter of Credit [Member]	Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase agreements period, minimum	'18 months	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase agreements period, maximum	'36 months	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase agreements maximum amount contingently liable	$25,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reserve for repurchase commitments	-1,850,000	-1,845,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letter of Credit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,000,000	100,000
Letter of Credit Draws During the Period	'	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reserve for contingent repurchase and indemnification obligations	904,000	926,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
IRLC Loan Commitment Range Minimum	'30 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
IRLC Loan Commitment Range Maximum	'180 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
IRLCs recorded at fair value	'	'	'	8,100,000	'	8,100,000	'	'	'
Recognized gain on outstanding IRLCs	'	'	'	-26,000	274,000	27,000	37,000	'	'
Recognized gain (loss) on the forward sales and whole loan commitments	'	'	'	$31,000	$408,000	($36,000)	$147,000	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Loan Contracts with Off-Balance Sheet Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Loan Contracts with Off-Balance Sheet Commitments	'	'
Construction loan contract amount	$9,739	$5,623
Cumulative advances	-3,476	-2,403
Remaining construction contingent commitment	$6,263	$3,220

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014		Sep. 28, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, common stock, shares	'	'	'	8,844,824		'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	$290,433,000		'
Stock option exercises, shares	1,867,370	'	'	'		'
Stock option exercises, amount	'	'	'	3,357,000		'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	1,114,000		'
Net income	'	5,467,000	4,310,000	11,226,000		6,136,000
Other comprehensive loss	'	'	'	66,000	[1]	'
Ending balance, common stock, shares	'	8,857,449	'	8,857,449		'
Ending balance	'	306,196,000	'	306,196,000		'
Pre-tax unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments	'	'	'	106,000		'
Common Stock	'	'	'	'		'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, common stock, shares	'	'	'	8,844,824		'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	88,000		'
Stock option exercises, shares	'	'	'	12,625		'
Stock option exercises, amount	'	'	'	1,000		'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	0		'
Net income	'	'	'	0		'
Other comprehensive loss	'	'	'	0		'
Ending balance, common stock, shares	'	8,857,449	'	8,857,449		'
Ending balance	'	89,000	'	89,000		'
Additional paid-in capital	'	'	'	'		'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	232,081,000		'
Stock option exercises, amount	'	'	'	3,356,000		'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	1,114,000		'
Net income	'	'	'	0		'
Other comprehensive loss	'	'	'	0		'
Ending balance	'	236,551,000	'	236,551,000		'
Retained earnings	'	'	'	'		'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	57,828,000		'
Stock option exercises, amount	'	'	'	0		'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	0		'
Net income	'	'	'	11,226,000		'
Other comprehensive loss	'	'	'	0		'
Ending balance	'	69,054,000	'	69,054,000		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	'	'		'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	436,000		'
Stock option exercises, amount	'	'	'	0		'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	0		'
Net income	'	'	'	0		'
Other comprehensive loss	'	'	'	66,000	[1]	'
Ending balance	'	$502,000	'	$502,000		'
[1]	Other comprehensive income is comprised of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments. Unrealized gains before tax on available-for-sale investments were $106,000 for the six months ended September 27, 2014.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of shares of Cavco common stock authorized for grant under stock incentive plans	1,350,000	'	1,350,000	'
Number of shares of Cavco common stock available for grant under stock incentive plans	143,171	'	143,171	'
Stock option exercise price as a percent of fair value of common stock	'	'	100.00%	'
Stock option expiration period	'	'	'7 years	'
Typical vesting period of stock options and restricted stock awards	'	'	'5 years	'
Stock-based compensation cost charged against income	$832,000	$791,000	$1,114,000	$1,937,000
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options	$2,002,317	'	$2,002,317	'
Weighted-average period over stock options expected to be recognized	'	'	'3 years 1 month 29 days	'

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option Activity) (Details) (Stock Options [Member])	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Stock Options [Member]	'
Stock Option Activity, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning balance, shares outstanding	443,900
Granted	76,730
Exercised	-12,625
Canceled or forfeited	-2,525
Ending balance, shares outstanding	505,480
Shares exercisable	345,500

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share Computation	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Cavco common stockholders	$5,467	$4,310	$11,226	$6,136
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	8,852,860	8,422,353	8,850,509	7,689,538
Common stock equivalents - treasury stock method (in shares)	161,663	124,673	162,917	98,328
Diluted (in shares)	9,014,523	8,547,026	9,013,426	7,787,866
Net income per share attributable to Cavco common stockholders:	'	'	'	'
Basic (usd per share)	$0.62	$0.51	$1.27	$0.80
Diluted (usd per share)	$0.61	$0.50	$1.25	$0.79
Anti-dilutive stock equivalents excluded from computation	4,241	6,820	1,641	11,844

Fair_Value_Measurements_Book_V

Fair Value Measurements (Book Value and Estimated Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014		Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'		'
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount	$395		$350
Reported Value Measurement [Member]	'		'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'		'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	20,318	[1]	19,802	[1]
Non-marketable equity investments, Fair Value Disclosure	6,387	[2]	5,652	[2]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	100,635	[3]	98,284	[3]
Interest Rate Lock Commitments Fair Value Disclosure	12	[4]	-14	[4]
Forward Commitments Fair Value Disclosure	-11	[4]	24	[4]
Inventory finance receivable	22,848	[5]	21,308	[5]
Securitized financings	68,114	[6]	70,052	[6]
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount	395	[7]	350	[7]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'		'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]	'		'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	20,318	[1]	19,802	[1]
Non-marketable equity investments, Fair Value Disclosure	6,387	[2]	5,652	[2]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	136,783	[3]	131,384	[3]
Interest Rate Lock Commitments Fair Value Disclosure	12	[4]	-14	[4]
Forward Commitments Fair Value Disclosure	-11	[4]	24	[4]
Inventory finance receivable	22,848	[5]	21,308	[5]
Securitized financings	72,807	[6]	74,574	[6]
Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount	$395	[7]	$350	[7]
[1]	The fair value is based on quoted market prices.
[2]	The fair value approximates book value based on the non-marketable nature of the investments.
[3]	Includes consumer loans receivable held for investment, held for sale and construction advances. The fair value of the loans held for investment is based on the discounted value of the remaining principal and interest cash flows. The fair value of the loans held for sale are estimated based on recent GSE mortgage backed bond prices. The fair value of the construction advances approximates book value and the sales price of these loans is estimated based on construction completed.
[4]	The fair values are based on changes in GSE mortgage backed bond prices and, additionally for IRLCs, pull through rates.
[5]	The fair value approximates book value based on current market rates and the revolving nature of the instruments.
[6]	The fair value is estimated using recent public transactions of similar asset-backed securities.
[7]	The fair value of the mortgage servicing rights is based on the present value of expected net cash flows related to servicing these loans.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (Recurring [Member], USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total [Member] | Securities issued by the U.S Treasury and Government [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	$1,950	[1]
Total [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	3,306	[1]
Total [Member] | Securities issued by states and political subdivisions [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	6,353	[1]
Total [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	2,854	[1]
Total [Member] | Marketable equity securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	4,805	[1]
Total [Member] | Interest rate lock commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	12	[2]
Total [Member] | Forward loan sale commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	-11	[2]
Total [Member] | Mortgage servicing rights [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	395	[3]
Level 1 [Member] | Securities issued by the U.S Treasury and Government [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 1 [Member] | Securities issued by states and political subdivisions [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 1 [Member] | Marketable equity securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	4,805	[1]
Level 1 [Member] | Interest rate lock commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[2]
Level 1 [Member] | Forward loan sale commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[2]
Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage servicing rights [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[3]
Level 2 [Member] | Securities issued by the U.S Treasury and Government [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	1,950	[1]
Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	3,306	[1]
Level 2 [Member] | Securities issued by states and political subdivisions [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	6,353	[1]
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	2,854	[1]
Level 2 [Member] | Marketable equity securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 2 [Member] | Interest rate lock commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[2]
Level 2 [Member] | Forward loan sale commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[2]
Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage servicing rights [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[3]
Level 3 [Member] | Securities issued by the U.S Treasury and Government [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 3 [Member] | Securities issued by states and political subdivisions [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 3 [Member] | Marketable equity securities [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	0	[1]
Level 3 [Member] | Interest rate lock commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	12	[2]
Level 3 [Member] | Forward loan sale commitments [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	-11	[2]
Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage servicing rights [Member]	'
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
Assets fair value	$395	[3]
[1]	Unrealized gains or losses on investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date
[2]	Gains or losses on derivatives are recognized in current period earnings through cost of sales.
[3]	Changes in the fair value of mortgage servicing rights are recognized in the current period earnings through net revenue.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets1

Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure	'	'
Equity Method Investments	$6,387	$5,652
Total [Member] | Recurring [Member]	'	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure	'	'
Loans held for investment	121,923	'
Loans held for sale	11,384	'
Loans held-construction advances	3,476	'
Inventory finance receivable	22,848	'
Securitized financings	72,807	'
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]	'	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure	'	'
Loans held for investment	0	'
Loans held for sale	0	'
Loans held-construction advances	0	'
Inventory finance receivable	0	'
Securitized financings	0	'
Equity Method Investments	0	'
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]	'	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure	'	'
Loans held for investment	0	'
Loans held for sale	11,384	'
Loans held-construction advances	0	'
Inventory finance receivable	0	'
Securitized financings	72,807	'
Equity Method Investments	0	'
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]	'	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure	'	'
Loans held for investment	121,923	'
Loans held for sale	0	'
Loans held-construction advances	3,476	'
Inventory finance receivable	22,848	'
Securitized financings	0	'
Equity Method Investments	$6,387	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assump

Fair Value Measurements (Assumptions for Mortgage Servicing Rights) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Loans	Loans
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Number of loans serviced with MSRs	3,027	2,743
Weighted average servicing fee (basis points)	0.30%	0.31%
Capitalized servicing multiple	37.27%	35.77%
Capitalized servicing rate (basis points)	0.11%	0.11%
Serviced portfolio with MSRs	$351,054	$320,462
Mortgage servicing rights	$395	$350

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Transfers, Amount	'	$0
Impairment charges on assets held for sale or held and used	$0	'
Typical period a loan is held for sale	'	'45 days

Business_Segment_Information_D

Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
			Segment
Business Segment Information	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	'	'	2	'
Net revenue	$139,315	$129,826	$278,479	$263,813
Income before income taxes	8,700	6,729	17,642	12,768
Factory-built housing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Business Segment Information	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	126,378	117,803	252,643	240,055
Income before income taxes	8,697	7,077	19,444	14,081
Financial services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Business Segment Information	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	12,937	12,023	25,836	23,758
Income before income taxes	3,010	3,008	4,334	4,995
General corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Business Segment Information	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	($3,007)	($3,356)	($6,136)	($6,308)

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (Third Avenue Management LLC [Member])	Sep. 27, 2014
Third Avenue Management LLC [Member]	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'
Percentage of Interest Owned by Related Party	19.50%