I usually leave my tramp on my Hobie 16 when trailering long distances (throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic staes). This is because I don't find its worth the time to remove and install it at events. Also, the catbox on my trailer does a pretty good job of keeping grime off the tramp. I would recommend taking it off if you are going over about 500 miles because it helps to increases fuel efficency. I would also definetly recommdend hull covers. Last year after going from CT to DE (hobie 16 nationals)I found a lot of road grime on the hulls.