Mine stays all assembled in the OB ( best option eva !! ) but prior I'd lug the mount and head inside the garage assembled. OTA then remounted till next time. Many USA guys use trolleys to bring their scopes out fully assembled so I assume they stay together for long periods.
I agree with less fiddling if possible. Less chance to damage, drop, wear out, misalign, break, lose etc and if it is well balanced there will be no added wear during storage. I'd be more concerned about lack of use, ie storage for long periods where grease, moisture etc might affect something. Thats why I am happy to go out and just power up and fiddle with the system for an hour or so .. even when it's cloudy ..
