i don't normally take them off but i set the rail flush and make sure its strapped properly. Just have to check to make sure it didn't go out of adjustment during transport. Then again i have a habit of checking every time go back to the table
I strip it completely. Keep the attachments in a systainer 2. Sometimes I leave the hinge on the rail.
But I often use the mft without the attachments - more as a general worktable, for clamping etc.