Heat in underfloor storage

[Bobdowg]

I opened the underfloor rear storage this evening for the first time, and noticed what seems like an excessive amount of heat radiating from the bottom of the compartment. While I realize that this area is near the exhaust, it seems too hot to place any items that could be damaged by the temperature in there, including the OEM vinyl cargo cover.
Has anyone else noticed this, and/or had items damaged by leaving them in that cargo area?

 

[Lucas & Craig]

I opened the underfloor rear storage this evening for the first time, and noticed what seems like an excessive amount of heat radiating from the bottom of the compartment. While I realize that this area is near the exhaust, it seems too hot to place any items that could be damaged by the temperature in there, including the OEM vinyl cargo cover.
Has anyone else noticed this, and/or had items damaged by leaving them in that cargo area?

Is this the Limited Edition warming tray found in the accessories catalog?

 

[Tim-in-CA]

Is this the Limited Edition warming tray found in the accessories catalog?

Finally a place to keep my Osso Buco warm! But in all seriousness, I'll have to check it out for myself. I keep my survival pack and first aid kit in that space.