Meet Isaac from Wild Maple Off-Grid in Roberts, WI
Isaac runs Wild Maple Off-Grid, a specialty auto and off-road shop in Roberts, Wisconsin. He opened the shop in 2022 after years as a master certified mechanic, service advisor, and shop manager. Here’s his background, what the shop does, what customers say, and a trip the Wild Maple crew took through New River Gorge.
In Roberts, Wisconsin, Isaac runs Wild Maple Off-Grid, LLC, the specialty shop he started after leaving a previous job. He is a father of three. He works on daily drivers and off-road builds, and he gets out there himself.
Isaac’s background
Isaac started behind a parts counter in 2007 and 2008. He trained at WyoTech in 2009 and 2010, then turned wrenches as a master certified mechanic from 2010 to 2017. From 2017 to 2022 he ran the service side as a service advisor and shop manager. In 2022 he opened Wild Maple Off-Grid, which he still owns. Since 2023, he also drives as a pro off-road driver at auto manufacturer ride-and-drive events.
What Wild Maple does
Wild Maple Off-Grid calls itself “Your Country side Auto Repair & Off-Road Experts.” The motto is “Educate – Equip – Explore.” They put the shop this way:
We are a small specialty automotive repair shop tucked into the beautiful farm land of Wisconsin. We tackle everything from General repair on your daily commuter to service and repair on your Off-Road truck or SUV. From Brakes, Engine, and chassis work to custom overland adventure build outs, we’ve got you covered.
The work includes inspections, brakes, exhaust, engines, chassis, suspension and steering on daily commuters and off-road trucks, plus specialty work on modified and lifted vehicles. They also do custom welding and fabrication, including frame reinforcement and chassis upgrades. For camping and off-grid builds, the shop works on rooftop tents and awnings, roof racks and storage, camp amenities such as fridges and water solutions, electrical repairs, upgraded power and batteries, and off-grid equipment like solar panels and controllers.
On the shop’s Instagram, Isaac says, “I love fabricating and working with steel. It’s cool, useful, and creative.” He shared a short video of that welding and fabrication work here: instagram.com/reel/C47M8BvAcRg.
What customers say
Richard writes that Isaac has been working on his cars since 2020. “I followed him when he left his previous employer and started Wild Maple Off-Grid,” Richard says. He calls Isaac’s expertise, knowledge and integrity first class, and says Isaac “communicates well–always cogently explaining his diagnosis of a problem and his recommended fix.” “Overall, Isaac is a great guy who inspires trust and I couldn’t ask for a better person to care for my vehicles.”
Brenda H. had new shocks installed on her Jeep Wrangler. Before the work, she writes, her ride felt bouncy and unstable. Afterward it was smooth and steady. “Isaac explained the work clearly, gave me a fair quote, and had everything done quicker than I expected. He helped me determine what shocks I needed for the type of ride and driving I do.” Driving home, she could instantly feel the difference: more control, better comfort, and no more rattling over bumps. She highly recommends Isaac and his work for anyone needing suspension work.
J.S. points people toward Isaac for off-road improvements, repairs, or custom work, and adds, “He will also make sure to connect you with the right gear and resources for anything you might have planned or need.”
The next morning they drove to the northern part of New River Gorge National Park and took a short trip down into the gorge, about 45 minutes, with an audio tour and what they called “beautiful views of the most intense bridges I’ve ever seen.” They would have liked to explore more, but they had a long drive ahead to reach Mammoth Caves National Park for a cave tour scheduled early the next morning.
Why we recommend him
Venture Overland Company has been in business since 2016. We sell the parts people use for builds like these, and when someone asks who can put them on, we point them toward shops we trust. Wild Maple Off-Grid is on our Recommended Installers page. You work with Isaac directly.
The shop in Roberts is open by appointment. Call Isaac, tell him what you are working on, and he can take it from there.
Wild Maple Off-Grid, LLC
Roberts, WI
Phone: 920-264-2220
Website: wildmapleoffgrid.com
Instagram: @wildmapleoffgrid