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Note 6 - Warranty Costs - Warranty and General Liability Reserve (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2017
Jan. 31, 2016
Balance, beginning of period $ 121,144 $ 135,053
Charges incurred during the period (9,526) (9,669)
Changes to pre-existing reserves
Balance, end of period 118,013 133,389
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]    
Additions 2,908 4,623
Cost of Sales [Member]    
Additions $ 3,487 $ 3,382