Hi, we have a 2021 260RD and from day one we have had an issue with the pantry next to the refrigerator getting notably warm, now getting excessively warm. It is located in the slide next to the refrigerator.

We began our trip in cold and cool weather, and quickly noticed that any chocolates in the pantry were warm and melted, so we changed what food products get stored in the pantry. And we leave the pantry doors open at all times to manage the temps. We thought it was just residual warmth from the side of the refrigerator.

Well now that we are traveling in warmer weather, getting to upper 70's during the day, and the pantry is crazy hot, like liquifying the peanut butter. I have a remotely monitored thermostat in the kitchen (to monitor the temps when we leave the dog behind) and one in the storage area (to monitor for freezing). I moved the kitchen thermometer into the pantry near the back and it is registering 96 degrees, with the doors open. It is ranging between 73 and 80 inside the RV, same temps as outside.

We opened/removed the vent panels on the outside of the slide behind the refrigerator to look inside. Inside the bottom panel looked as expected (some water in the catch tray). The top panel was surprising in that there is a large piece of wood blocking basically 2 of the 3 vents. Is this normal? Why would it be there? Seems like it would be significantly hindering air flow out of the upper vent area. Picture attached, taken from outside the slide.

Also noticed a lot of frost buildup inside the freezer. Not sure if this is normal or also due to heat issues in that upper panel area.

Thoughts? Anyone else have similar issues? Should we remove the wood?

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