The Timbren Evolution: Total RV Tow-Vehicle Control From Suspension to Brakes

For the past 58 years, Timbren has focused on a single, clear goal: making easy, DIY suspension solutions for truck owners who tow travel trailers and campers. Timbren SES has been the product that truck owners trust to eliminate rear-end sag and give them back their confidence behind the wheel when hooked up to a heavy trailer. By keeping tow vehicles level and steady under heavy loads, Timbren SES has set the standard for aftermarket load control for decades.

But as modern pickup trucks have grown stronger, the demands placed on them have changed. Today’s trucks regularly pull massive fifth wheel RV campers, toy haulers and luxury travel trailers.

When a truck is loaded down with a heavy RV, the back end of the vehicle sags, causing stability and control to exit the building. Timbren SES was built to solve that problem. It replaces the factory bump stop on the truck and is packed with a progressive spring rate so the tow vehicle stays safe and steady, ensuring operators feel confident behind the wheel.

To deliver total safety and confidence for truck owners, we have created the perfect partner for our truck suspension kits. Timbren has designed a premium, severe-duty braking system built specifically for the tow vehicle to handle the extreme heat generated from pulling heavy towables. The Timbren Brake Enhancement System (BES) is here, providing the ultimate truck-side solution for heavy stopping power.

58 Years Supporting RVers & Their Heavy Trailers. Now We Stop Them.

Truck owners who buy Timbren SES suspension kits for their towing rigs are the exact same customers who need Timbren BES truck brakes. They are families towing large travel trailers, weekend warriors pulling toy haulers, and full-time RVers hauling heavy fifth wheel campers.

When modern pickup trucks tow these massive loads, factory vehicle braking systems are pushed past their limits. The extra weight of the RV creates extreme heat on the truck’s components, causing dangerous brake fade and longer stopping distances.

Timbren saw this need and decided to complete the towing puzzle. By pairing our truck suspension kits with our new severe-duty truck brakes, owners now have a complete, 360-degree solution for towing. Timbren SES handles the heavy tongue weight at the truck’s suspension, and BES stops the momentum at the truck’s wheels.

“Creating a severe-duty brake system was the natural evolution for us,” said John Marshall, vice president of sales at Timbren. “Our customers already trust our Timbren SES suspension kits to handle the heavy weight of their trailers and 5th-wheel campers. It only makes sense that they trust our truck upgrades to stop that weight, too. BES completes the package for total driving confidence on the open road.”

Timbren’s Evolution for Towing RVs

For nearly six decades, Timbren has stood side by side with truck owners. We know how hard these vehicles work, and we know that drivers rely on their trucks to enjoy family time together at the campground. Launching the BES brake line for pickup trucks is our way of continuing that support.

“We are incredibly excited to bring Timbren BES to the market,” said Dwayne Ryan, national sales manager at Timbren. “For over 58 years, we have helped truck owners haul heavy loads safely. Now, we are giving their tow vehicles the ultimate stopping power. This system is going to change the game for anyone who hooks up a heavy trailer or an RV camper.”

We are not trying to change who we serve. We are doubling down on the truck and RV market, giving our customers the high-performance vehicle parts they need to stay safe on every trip.

Watch What Separates Timbren BES From The Pack

Want to see exactly how the new Brake Enhancement System protects your tow vehicle under heavy loads? Watch our detailed product overview video. This video walks you through the advanced features and real-world benefits that keep drivers safe while towing their RV:

Built Exclusively for Light-to-Heavy Tow Vehicles

Timbren BES is a targeted vehicle program designed specifically for the trucks that drive aftermarket business. Installed on the vehicle (not the trailer), we focus strictly on light-to-heavy pickup trucks:

• Ford: F-150, F-250, F-350
• Chevy & GMC: Silverado and Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500
• RAM: 1500, 2500, 3500
• Toyota: Tacoma and Tundra

This focus ensures that our wholesale distributors and RV retail partners can keep their inventory tight, efficient and focused on customers who actively tow heavy RVs.

Powered by Advanced OnyxTechnology

To handle the heavy demands of RV towing, every Timbren BES truck kit features our proprietary OnyxTechnology™:

• OnyxBond™ Coated Rotors: Treated with a special thermal matte black coating that resists heat up to 932° Fahrenheit (500° Celsius), providing 67% greater heat resistance than standard factory finishes and stays looking good longer against the impact of road salt and corrosion.
• OnyxBite™ Brake Pads: Severe-duty, low-metallic friction pads featuring an Italian blue bed-in layer for an immediate pedal response and Swedish rubber shims to eliminate truck brake squeal and vibration.

Protecting Our Partners While Delivering Quality

While our primary focus is on superior product performance, we also ensure that our business partners are protected. To keep local RV shops and jobbers profitable, Timbren enforces a strict Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy across the entire BES product line, just as we have done with our Timbren SES line for decades. This prevents price wars and protects dealer margins.

We back this up with an industry-leading 42-month or 42,000-mile warranty and a 100-day money-back guarantee. If a customer is not fully satisfied with their truck’s stopping power while towing, they can return the kit.

“Our ultimate goal is simple,” said Andrew Hodgson, executive vice president at Timbren. “We plan on being the go-to brand for truck owners who use their vehicles to tow heavy loads. Whether it is a family towing a fifth wheel camper or a travel trailer, Timbren is the name they trust to keep them safe and in control behind the wheel, first with Timbren SES suspension solutions and now with Timbren BES brake kits.”

About Timbren

Founded in 1968, Timbren Industries has spent nearly 60 years manufacturing high-quality suspension and vehicle control solutions for the automotive and RV aftermarket. Known worldwide for the Suspension Enhancement System (SES), Timbren is dedicated to engineering reliable, DIY-friendly products that help truck owners tow safely. With the introduction of the Brake Enhancement System (BES) for tow vehicles, Timbren continues its commitment to delivering total driving confidence under load.

Learn more at Timbren.com.