Paula, yeah, I leave the head alone. Just take off weights, raise the shaft, and take the scope off.
I guess the RA gear failing on a previous HEQ5 spooked me into thinking it was loading it up all the time etc etc, so in all precaution, I disassemble.
IF I had an observatory, that I considered sufficiently water, heat and person proof, then yes, I may reconsider my stance
