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Related Party Costs and Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011
Related party costs and expenses: |  |
Related party expenses, total | $ 12,290 | $ 11,269
SAC Holdings |  |
Related party costs and expenses: |  |
U-Haul lease expenses | 661 | 623
U-Haul commission expenses | 10,934 | 10,003
Private Mini |  |
Related party costs and expenses: |  |
U-Haul commission expenses | $ 695 | $ 643

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