Any idea why Jayco did tandel axles on this model?

As said, a single axle trailer has less stability. They are much less stable on snow or ice, they can flip over. I have seen the last first hand.

Most people don't want single axle trailers. If a tire blows, they are out of control. Tracking and stability are worse with a single axle as well. Single axle trailers also normally have a heavier 'loaded' hitch weight as well.

I know I'd never buy a travel trailer with a single axle, NEVER.

Thank you all for your input. I may check into buying this camper. It isn't a good time to buy with Christmas being right around the corner. We will see.

I have a VERY light weight camper (see signature) with a single axle, and I worry every time we go out what would happen if we had a blow out! A double axle lessens the chance of an accident, should one of the tires blow out. Also, the ride of a double axle trailer is steadier. With my tiny Aliner, it's not so important, but if it were any larger, I'd want a double axle for stability.

One benefit to tandems on a light trailer that doesn't necessarily NEED both axles to support the weight, is safety in rain, snow and ice. One axle with brakes, the other without, allows braking, but not locking up all the tires, thus reducing the tendency for the trailer to fish tail and jack knife in a panic stop on a slippery surface.

Axle drop or tire loading capacity required 2 axles.

probably did it for safety, as people load campers with more essentials than in the past.

Robmoo wrote:
In my mind 2 axles mean double the tire changes, twice the bear packing, double the chance for a blow out.

Your mind has only looked at the negatives of tandem axles. The benefits far outweigh the negatives. Explore some of the positives in your mind, too.

The only trailer I own that is single axle is my golf cart trailer and the weight for that is 600 lbs. I have had so many flats or blow outs on my TT's I am glad I had that extra tire to fall back on.

Better tracking
Stability
Less bouncing down the road
Less overloading of tires/axles