Whipped Cream O'Clock, a battery-powered food truck based in Southern California, is a testament to the timeless joy of ice cream. Born out of a family tradition and a desire to bring classic East Coast ice cream flavors to the West Coast, this food truck was conceived during the COVID-19 lockdown. The truck, affectionately named "The Bailey Bus," is a fully restored 1957 Grumman Olson Step Van, serving a variety of flavors and even special "Bailey Bowls" for canine companions. Whipped Cream O'Clock is more than just an ice cream truck; it's a symbol of connection and shared happiness.

Jessie Vacchiano

Ice Cream (Sundaes, Scoops, Cones, Toppings, and obviously whipped cream!)

It's been a long process to get to where I am currently! I actually started looking at Joule Case when I first got the truck but because it was so new, my food truck builder at the time convinced me it was not the way to go. I was settled with just using the Honda generator that came with the truck. When he finally finished building the truck and we went to start the generator that came with it, he realized it needed some work. We explored the idea of getting that generator fixed, getting a new generator, or other options. I quickly realized it was nearly impossible to get a gas powered quiet generator here in CA with all the rules and regulations so I dug back into Joule Case. I reached out to someone I saw on Instagram using Joule Case (ORCA EATS) and she told me about her journey. I knew it was something that I could do. I went back to my food truck builder (now a year and a half since that first conversation) who now had said that he thought it was a great idea. I worked with Jaime from Joule Case to spec a system. At first, it took some playing around with to get everything lined up and working. I had ordered an inverter that ended up being back ordered and was sent a substitute of two more inverters connected which just was not working with my setup. I called Joule Case who immediately jumped on it and sent someone down to Los Angeles to help my builder get things going. After a weekend of messing with things they thought they had it together but after a day it was failing again. I was nervous I wasn't going to ever have a working option but Joule Case didn't give up. John came back out and swapped the system to the original one that didn't require two inverters and things lined right up. I passed inspection and even had to show the inspector that the generator was on as she didn't believe it since it was so quiet.