# Rooftop Patio Campers The Live-Top RV Lets You Enjoy Nature from the Treetops By Michael Hines | Published 2012-02-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-top-rv References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/live-top-rv-creates-homely-comfort.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/LIVE-TOP/3048141) The Live-Top RV is an aptly named concept camper from designer Danilo De Roberto. The Live-Top has the design of a [typical RV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-land-wingman-pickup-camper), except for a few added features. The most notable addition to this RV is its [pop-up rooftop canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-base-station), designed to give campers a chance to enjoy nature from a different angle. The canopy features [patio furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-space-4) that can be disassembled and used on the roof. The canopy is not the only addition to the roof of the Live-Top RV; large perforated panels cover the roof and catch rainwater. The stored rainwater is then used to power the RV's toilets and showers. Designers nowadays are creating future-forward concepts that, while impressive, probably won't see the light of day for some time. The Live-Top RV is one concept that bucks that trend. It is a step forward from a design standpoint, but it is also practical enough to be built using the technology available today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rooftop Camping:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative camping solutions that allow people to enjoy nature from a different angle. - **Sustainable Rvs:** Innovation opportunity lies in developing more environmentally friendly RVs that harness natural resources. - **Compact Camper Designs:** Creating more compact and easy-to-transport camper designs that meet the changing needs of modern travelers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreational Vehicles:** RV companies can incorporate rooftop camping ideas & sustainable features to offer more innovative products to consumers. - **Outdoor Furniture:** There's room for outdoor furniture businesses to provide space-saving and lightweight options that fit on camper rooftops. - **Green Technology:** There's opportunity for businesses in the green technology industry to develop more eco-friendly methods of water and energy consumption in RVs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Capacious Pop-Top Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptop-campervan.md) - [Inflatable Pop-Up Roof Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freescape-camper-van.md) - [Vehicular Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicular-rooftop-tent.md) - [Pop-Up Multi-Room Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-vanlife-camper-van.md) - [Family-Friendly Camping Van Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-rooftop-tent.md) - [Watersport-Minded Concept Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersport-concept-campers.md) - [Penthouse-Topped Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-minivan.md) - [Spacious Rooftop Personal Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cruiser.md) - [Bay Window Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atrium-camper-van-concept.md)