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Revenue and Segment Information - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Sales | $ 285,186 | $ 257,125 | $ 547,120 | $ 495,212
Wholegoods |  |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Sales | 229,069 | 209,359 | 437,103 | 399,724
Parts |  |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Sales | 49,617 | 43,247 | 97,871 | 87,242
Other |  |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Sales | $ 6,500 | $ 4,519 | $ 12,146 | $ 8,246

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