Can I run the AC on standard 110 VAC / 15 amp

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   Noob here.

When purchasing my first camper the other day, a used 2012 RP177, I asked what limitations there would be running the camper using the 30 amp to 15 amp adapter.  The dealer told me that I should not run the (Dometic) air conditioner on a 15 amp circuit, because in the long run it would strain and burn out the compressor.  This does not make sense to me.  I understand the Dometic to pull 1000 to 1100 watts on starting.  (Eventually, I plan on getting a soft-start.)  That's only 10 amps.  Although I haven't grabbed the specs and added them up, I don't expect the other main appliances like lights, fridge, bathroom fan, propane water heater, TV, etc. to total up to be more than 5 watts.  (Yes, the coffee pot, microwave, etc. will bring up the total to over 15 watts if the AC is running.  But I can turn off the AC if I want to use these items.)

Anyway, I don't know what I don't know.  Is there an issue with running the AC when on a 15 amp circuit?

Thanks,
Andrew

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	Noob here. When purchasing my first camper the other day, a used 2012 RP177, I asked what limitations there would be running the camper using the 30 amp to 15 amp adapter. The dealer told me that I should not run the (Dometic) air conditioner on a 15 amp circuit, because in the long run it would strain and burn out the compressor. This does not make sense to me. I understand the Dometic to pull 1000 to 1100 watts on starting. (Eventually, I plan on getting a soft-start.) That's only 10 amps. Although I haven't grabbed the specs and added them up, I don't expect the other main appliances like lights, fridge, bathroom fan, propane water heater, TV, etc. to total up to be more than 5 watts. (Yes, the coffee pot, microwave, etc. will bring up the total to over 15 watts if the AC is running. But I can turn off the AC if I want to use these items.) Anyway, I don't know what I don't know. Is there an issue with running the AC when on a 15 amp circuit? Thanks, Andrew
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